The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 30,800

€ 25,200

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 8V.
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.95 %

General
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
140 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
19.44 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
34 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
737 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
621 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
132.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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