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:
2.0 Diesel
2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:
120 HP
143 HP
Torque:
300 NM
300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11.9 seconds
9.3 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 23 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 2.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
3.7
4.7
Real fuel consumption:
5.7 l/100km
5.8 l/100km
The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1890 km in combined cycle
1290 km in combined cycle
2330 km on highway
1480 km on highway
1220 km with real consumption
1050 km with real consumption
Opel Insignia 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
