The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.8 (08 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 25,600
€ 24,900
€ 25,600
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 1.8 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 1.8
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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 1.8
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.87 %
General
Opel Insignia 1.8
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 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
138 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.8
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
24.01 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.8
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.8
31 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
572 mi
Opel Insignia 1.8
572 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
144 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
Opel Insignia 1.8
144 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.8
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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
