The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 (08 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
€ 23,500

€ 29,000

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Insignia 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco.
Opel Insignia 1.6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
59
73.1
82
56
72
77.8
73.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59 in
Height
56 in
107.8
190.2
106.3
183.5
190.2 in
Length
183.5 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 1.6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.97 %

General
Opel Insignia 1.6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
G09
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6
113 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6
114 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
119 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
▶ REPLAY
29.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
29.33 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6
32 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
588 mi
Range
853 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6
588 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
104.9 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6
140.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data