Audi A6 1998 vs Opel Omega 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 16.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 50 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.2 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Omega engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Used also on Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1800 litres | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage space. Audi A6 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Omega, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`265 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Omega has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Opel Omega quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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