The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 (08 - 09)
€ 38,900

€ 37,000

€ 38,900
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V 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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.94 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Typ 939
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
939 A.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
187 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
14 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
390 mi
Range
659 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
659 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Environmental Impact
208.4 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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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