Opel Insignia 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 195 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 11 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Insignia consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1480 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1700 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2008: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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. Note, however, that this Opel Insignia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from twelve 4x4 versions of Opel Insignia 2011 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 30 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1465 litres | 1385 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 60 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 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 1 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`020 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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