The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

€ 30,800
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13) Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
€ 24,900
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo 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 1.8 MPI 16V.
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)
73.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
73.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)
107.8
190.2
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
190.2 in
Length
183.5 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.02 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

General

Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
G09
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

Performance

Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
19.44 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
34 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
572 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
621 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
144 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
132.6 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data