2010 Renault Duster 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 Renault Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Renault Duster would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Insignia (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Renault Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Duster.
Because 2010 Renault Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Insignia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Duster 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 Renault Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Insignia. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Insignia. 2012 Opel Insignia 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. 2012 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Renault Duster | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Renault | Opel |
| Model | Duster | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2737 mm |
