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:
195 HP
143 HP
Torque:
400 NM
300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.7 seconds
9.3 seconds
Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 52 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.7
4.7
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1480 km in combined cycle
1290 km in combined cycle
1940 km on highway
1480 km on highway
950 km with real consumption
1050 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
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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
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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
