The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.8 (08 - 13)
€ 29,000
€ 25,600
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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, 1.1 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.8.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Opel Insignia 1.8
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 1.8
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 1.8
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
Opel Insignia 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 B3.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
138 hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
266 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.8
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Opel Insignia 1.8
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.8
▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
20.54 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Opel Insignia 1.8
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
31 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.8
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
821 mi
572 mi
Opel Insignia 1.8
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
109.1 kWh
144 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Opel Insignia 1.8
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
