The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.8 (08 - 13)
€ 41,200
€ 25,600
€ 41,200
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 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 1.8.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Opel Insignia 1.8
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.79 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Opel Insignia 1.8
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 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
138 hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.8
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Opel Insignia 1.8
152 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.8
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14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.51 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Opel Insignia 1.8
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
31 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.8
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
376 mi
Range
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
376 mi
572 mi
Opel Insignia 1.8
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).
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
216 kWh
144 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
