Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Opel Insignia is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Opel Insignia also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Opel Insignia petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Opel Insignia equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance:
160 mm (6.3 inches)
140 - 141 mm (5.5 - 5.6 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Insignia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.
Dimensions
Length:
4.90 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.52 m
1.44 m
Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 37 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 8 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1530 litres
1385 litres
Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 80 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 145 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
11.8 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
