The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 (08 - 09)
€ 26,700

€ 37,000

€ 26,700
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 2.0 JTDM 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 BiTurbo CDTI.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.97 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
939 B4.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
134 hp
187 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
25.75 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
46 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
36 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
659 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
853 mi
659 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
135.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
104.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
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