The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.8 (08 - 13)
€ 36,800

€ 25,600

€ 36,800
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 ALPINA D3 DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.8.
ALPINA D3 DPF
Opel Insignia 1.8
55.6
71.5
79.3
59
73.1
82
71.5 in
Width
73.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.6 in
Height
59 in
108.7
178
107.8
190.2
178 in
Length
190.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
Opel Insignia 1.8
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.87 %

General
ALPINA D3 DPF
Opel Insignia 1.8
E90
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 DPF
Opel Insignia 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
M47
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
138 hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.8
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
Opel Insignia 1.8
148 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.8
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
Opel Insignia 1.8
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
31 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.8
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
572 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
572 mi
Opel Insignia 1.8
Environmental Impact
121.3 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
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
144 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
Opel Insignia 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data