The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (09 - 09)

€ 24,900
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 33,900
 Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (09 - 09) Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘ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, 1.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (09 - 09)
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (09 - 09)
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.87 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (09 - 09)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
939 A4.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
187 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
23 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
725 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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).
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
123.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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