2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi vs. 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
To start off, both 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi and 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 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 Turbo (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi | 2012 Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Insignia | Insignia |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1956 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
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 |