The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 (08 - 12)
€ 36,300
€ 23,500
€ 36,300
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 1.9 JTDM 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 1.9 JTDM 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 1.9 JTDM 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.28 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6
Typ 939
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A2.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
113 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6
▶ REPLAY
23.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
23.39 lb/hp
29.33 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Opel Insignia 1.6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
33 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
613 mi
Range
588 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
613 mi
588 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6
Environmental Impact
146.1 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 1.9 JTDM 16V
146.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 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
