The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 26,300

€ 36,700

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 9.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
56
72
77.8
59.8
73.1
82
72 in
Width
73.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
59.8 in
106.3
183.5
107.8
193.2
183.5 in
Length
193.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
580 lb
14.84 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Typ 939
Generation
G09
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
939 A4.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
192 hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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24.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
24.12 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
30 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
557 mi
Range
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
557 mi
725 mi
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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).
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
147.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft









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