Opel Insignia 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2012
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| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | 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. | |||
| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.8 (petrol, diesel, lPG) | 1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 - 325 HP | 116 - 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 - 435 NM | 220 - 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 - 13 seconds | 4.9 - 11.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 - 11.6 | 4.3 - 8.1 | |
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Opel Insignia petrol engines consumes on average 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Opel Insignia equipped with diesel engines consume 1.3 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) | 127 - 145 mm (5 - 5.7 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: | 4.83 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 21 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1015 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Opel Insignia has 5 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 485 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`127 | ~ 2`093 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 10 000 | |
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