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Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 TurbovsAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

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

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Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A)

2.8 V6 Turbo

260 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2009-2013
VS

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    625 km
    388 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

  • Lightest
    1,590 kg
    3,505 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    262 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 TurboAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
260hp194kW
260hp194kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
84.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.6s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
622km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,908mm193in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,858mm73in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,520mm60in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,737mm108in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,555mm61in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
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Trunk volume
540L
445L
Max trunk volume
1,530L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
69L
CO2 emissions
263g/km
262g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 TurboAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo5,500 rpm1,900-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 TurboAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
24.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 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 Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
1,590 kg
3,505 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 Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
248 km/h
154 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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 Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
625 km
388 mi
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
622 km
386 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.2 s
248 km/h
154 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 Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 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 Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (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 Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
7.2 s
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
7.2 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 Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 TurboAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
625 km
388 mi
622 km
386 mi
CO2 score
263 g/km
262 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 TurboAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Has 153 Nm more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 km (2 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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