Opel Insignia 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 18 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.2 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 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Insignia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 1.6 engine: The BMW N43B16 is a 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine developed from the larger N43B20 and used in BMW models with the 16i designation. Compared with the older N42B18, it received direct fuel injection, a higher 12:1 compression ratio, and a Siemens MSD 81.2 engine management system, but lost the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 38 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, if possible |
1530 litres | no data | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 80 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`215 kg | 1`960 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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