The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85 (10 - 11)
€ 25,200
€ 33,500
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 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 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
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 8V
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.35 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Typ 939
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol
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 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
217 hp
at 5300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
217 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
120 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.27 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
15.27 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
20 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
30 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
378 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
378 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
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).
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).
364.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
364.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
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
