Opel Insignia 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2008

	Opel Insignia 2011 - 2013	BMW 3 series 2008 - 2012
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
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
	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)

Dimensions
Length:	4.91 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 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	1530 litres	no data
	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 (kg):	2`215	1`960

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 (€):	5000	6000
Rating in user reviews:	7.5/10	7.3/10
Pros and Cons:	Opel Insignia has more power more full fuel tank mileage roomier boot lower price	BMW 3 sērija has fewer faults
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Opel Insignia 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2008

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions