The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 24,900

€ 28,600

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
190.6
183.5 in
Length
190.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.07 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Typ 939
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
134 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.84 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
25.84 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
60 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
23 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
1115 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
1115 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
80.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
80.3 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data