Opel Insignia engine produces 50 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A3.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.7
5.4
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Insignia consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 345 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
900 km in combined cycle
1010 km in combined cycle
Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Ground clearance:
160 mm (6.3 inches)
110 mm (4.3 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
4.29 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.42 m
Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 54 cm longer than the Audi A3, 10 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 8 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1465 litres
1104 litres
Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 150 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 361 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A3.
Audi A3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Insignia, so Audi A3 quality could be a bit better.
