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:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
1.8 Petrol
1.6 Petrol
Performance
Power:
140 HP
122 HP
Torque:
175 NM
160 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11.5 seconds
10.8 seconds
Opel Insignia engine produces 18 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 15 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):
7.0
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
7.6 l/100km
7.2 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
1060 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway
1280 km on highway
920 km with real consumption
870 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
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:
11.4 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Opel Insignia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
