Opel Insignia 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2008
Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 163 HP | 177 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 61 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
1420 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
900 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.84 m | 4.53 m | |
Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 31 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 8 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 460 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | no data | |
Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 70 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`060 | |
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 (€): | 8000 | 5800 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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