2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Opel Insignia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Opel Insignia would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Insignia (177 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (170 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Opel Insignia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Insignia. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Insignia. 2010 Opel Insignia has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Subaru Forester | 2010 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Subaru | Opel |
Model | Forester | Insignia |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 177 HP |
Torque | 236 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2737 mm |