The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)

€ 25,200
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
€ 30,800
 Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13) Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
€ 25,200
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 1.9 JTDM 8V 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 1.9 JTDM 8V
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
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 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
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 1.9 JTDM 8V
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.95 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Typ 939
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
939 A1.000
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
178 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
120 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
34 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
621 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
621 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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