2010 Renault Duster vs. 2008 Opel Antara
To start off, 2010 Renault Duster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Antara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Antara would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2010 Renault Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Antara weights approximately 655 kg more than 2010 Renault Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Renault Duster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Antara 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, 2008 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Duster. 2008 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Renault Duster | 2008 Opel Antara | |
Make | Renault | Opel |
Model | Duster | Antara |
Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |