The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 26,800

€ 30,400

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI.
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
55.9
71.5
78.3
59
73.1
82
71.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
108.7
178
107.8
190.6
178 in
Length
190.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3578 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.57 %

General
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
E90
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
134 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Performance
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
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24.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.7 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.91 lb/hp
26.7 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 318i
32 mpg
47 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
536 mi
Range
870 mi
BMW 318i
536 mi
870 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
138.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
102.8 kWh
BMW 318i
138.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data