The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 (08 - 09)

€ 25,200
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
€ 37,000
 Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 (08 - 09) Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000

ⓘ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, 1.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 (08 - 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 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 (08 - 09)
107.8
190.2
183.5 in
Length
190.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.35 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 (08 - 09)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Typ 939
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
939 A1.000
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
187 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI

▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
30 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
659 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
659 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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).
135.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
135.8 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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