Opel Omega 1999 vs Jaguar S-Type 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 170 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 31 HP less power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Jaguar S-Type. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 9.5 | |
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The Jaguar S-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 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: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vectra, Opel Calibra | Used also on Jaguar X-Type | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Omega might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Omega engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Opel Omega is 2 cm longer than the Jaguar S-Type, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Omega is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | 810 litres | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage capacity. Opel Omega has 160 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar S-Type. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Omega (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.5 metres less than that of the Jaguar S-Type, which means Opel Omega can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3400 | |
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