2012 Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo vs. 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi
To start off, both 2012 Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo and 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo | 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Insignia | Insignia |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1856 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1498 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2737 mm | 2737 mm |