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:
1.4 LPG
1.6 Petrol
Performance
Power:
140 HP
122 HP
Torque:
200 NM
160 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11.9 seconds
10.8 seconds
Opel Insignia engine produces 18 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
5.9
Fuel tank capacity:
41 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
1060 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway
1280 km on highway
690 km with real consumption
870 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
10.9 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
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
