2012 Renault Duster vs. 2010 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2012 Renault Duster is newer by 2 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. Both 2012 Renault Duster and 2010 Opel Insignia are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Insignia (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 Renault Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Duster.
Because 2012 Renault Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Opel Insignia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Opel Insignia (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Duster. 2010 Opel Insignia has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Duster 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.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Renault Duster | 2010 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Renault | Opel |
Model | Duster | Insignia |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 |