The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 29,500

€ 30,400

€ 29,500
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
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3578 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.73 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic 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 N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
134 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Performance
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 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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22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.7 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
26.7 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 318i
37 mpg
47 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
611 mi
Range
870 mi
BMW 318i
611 mi
870 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
121.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 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