Opel Insignia 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 17 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 1050 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Insignia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Insignia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from six 4x4 versions of Opel Insignia 2009 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 38 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | 1385 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 80 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 145 litres). | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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