SAAB 9-5 1997 vs Opel Omega 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 14 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-5) 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: | 350'000 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: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Calibra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm longer than the Opel Omega, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 830 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Omega. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 375 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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