2012 Opel Insignia 1.6 vs. 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi AWD
To start off, both 2012 Opel Insignia 1.6 and 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi AWD 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 AWD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi AWD (158 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Opel Insignia 1.6. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi AWD should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Insignia 1.6.
Because 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi AWD is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Insignia 1.6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi AWD 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, 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi AWD (350 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Insignia 1.6. (155 Nm). This means 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi AWD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Insignia 1.6.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Opel Insignia 1.6 | 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi AWD | |
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 | 114 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 155 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
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 |