The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 26,300

€ 28,700

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel
56
72
77.8
59.1
73.3
82.4
72 in
Width
73.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
56 in
Height
59.1 in
106.3
183.5
111.4
196.3
183.5 in
Length
196.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3355 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.77 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel
Typ 939
Generation
Z-B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
108 hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel
128 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel
▶ REPLAY
24.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.06 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
24.12 lb/hp
31.06 lb/hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
30 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
557 mi
Range
896 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
557 mi
896 mi
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
147.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1329 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.1 cu ft