2010 Audi A5 vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2012 Opel Insignia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi A5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi A5 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2012 Opel Insignia. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Insignia.
Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Insignia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Audi A5 (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Insignia. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A5 | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Audi | Opel |
| Model | A5 | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4625 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1372 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2737 mm |
