Car comparison

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 TurbovsAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Opel Insignia Sedan (A)

2.8 V6 Turbo

260 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2008-2013
VS

Alfa Romeo 159

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    258 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    642 km
    399 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.4 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 TurboAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260hp194kW
260hp194kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
22.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
642km399mi
Calculated
636km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,830mm190in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,858mm73in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,737mm108in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,555mm61in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
-
Trunk volume
500L
405L
Max trunk volume
1,010L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
258g/km
260g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 TurboAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo5,500 rpm1,900-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 TurboAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
22.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo6.9 s
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
642 km
399 mi
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
636 km
395 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,830 mm
190.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
7.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 TurboAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,830 mm
190.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
642 km
399 mi
636 km
395 mi
CO2 score
258 g/km
260 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 TurboAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Has 28 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 km (4 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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