The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)

€ 24,900
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 30,800
 Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13) Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 Turbo.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)
73.1
82
72 in
Width
73.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)
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 Turbo
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.02 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
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 Turbo
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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
178 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
34 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
621 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
621 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
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).
132.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
132.6 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data