Opel Omega 1994 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Opel Omega engine produces 34 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 31 NM less than Mazda Xedos 9. Despite less power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.4 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that by driving the Opel Omega over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda Xedos 9) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Opel Omega) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 630'000 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 Mazda Xedos 9 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Calibra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.40 m | |
| Opel Omega is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda Xedos 9, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | no data | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Omega has 100 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 9. The Mazda Xedos 9 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 9, which means Opel Omega can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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