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:
1.6 Diesel
2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:
136 HP
143 HP
Torque:
320 NM
300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.9 seconds
9.3 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
4.7
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
61 litres
1070 km with real consumption
1050 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.
Gross weight (kg):
2`110
1`950
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better