The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 (08 - 12)
€ 24,900
€ 23,500
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6
56
72
77.8
59
73.1
82
72 in
Width
73.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
59 in
106.3
183.5
107.8
190.2
183.5 in
Length
190.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.87 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6
Typ 939
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A4.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
113 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
29.33 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
588 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
588 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
140.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
140.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
