The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.8 (08 - 13)
€ 31,100
€ 25,600
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 11.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.8.
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 1.8
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
178.4
107.8
190.2
178.4 in
Length
190.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 1.8
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.54 %
General
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 1.8
E90
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
138 hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.8
Performance
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 1.8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.8
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22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 1.8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
31 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.8
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
593 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 318i
593 mi
572 mi
Opel Insignia 1.8
Environmental Impact
125 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).
144 kWh
BMW 318i
125 kWh
144 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 1.8
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
