The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI 4x4 Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 35,500
 Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI 4x4 Automatic (10 - 13) Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 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 CDTI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI 4x4 Automatic (10 - 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 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI 4x4 Automatic (10 - 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 TBi 16V
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI 4x4 Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Typ 939
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
158 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI

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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
659 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
659 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
135.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Opel Insignia 2.0 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