The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)
€ 41,200
		
					 
					€ 30,800
					
					 
					€ 41,200
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 30,800
				ⓘ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,  1.1 inches narrower and  3 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo.
				
				Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
					Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
				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 1.6 Turbo
				3715 lb
					Curb Weight
					3461 lb
				4762 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4575 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								254 lb
									6.84 %
								 
								General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
					Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
				Typ 939
	
					Generation
					G09
				Sedan
	
					Car Body Style
					Sedan
				Mid-Grade Unleaded
					Fuel Type
					Mid-Grade Unleaded
				
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
6-speed manual transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed manual transmission
				Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
					Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
				V6 gasoline engine (naturally  aspirated engine)
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally  aspirated engine)
				939 A.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
					4
6
Cylinders
					4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
					1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
						at 6300 rpm
					Power
					178 hp
						at 5500 rpm
					Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
						256 hp
						178 hp
						Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
					237 lb‑ft
						at 4500 rpm
					Max. Torque
					170 lb‑ft
						at 2200 rpm
					Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
						237 lb‑ft
						170 lb‑ft
						Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
					Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
					Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
				
							
							
							152 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							140 mph
						
					7 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					8.9 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
318 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
407 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
						14.51 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					19.44 lb/hp
						
				Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
						14.51 lb/hp
						19.44 lb/hp
						Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
					Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						21 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						34 mpg
						
					
				Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
						21 mpg
						34 mpg
						Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
					14 mpg
					city
					24 mpg
						
				No data
					highway
					44 mpg
						
				18.2 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					18.5 gal
						376 mi
					Range
					621 mi
				Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
						376 mi
						621 mi
						Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
					Environmental Impact
	
				216 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).
132.6 kWh
						
				Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
						216 kWh
						132.6 kWh
						Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
					Euro 4
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				435 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					264 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
					Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1047 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1113 lb
				11.5 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					14.2 cu ft
				








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