Volvo 960 1990 vs Opel Omega 1989
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 960 engine produces 89 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 97 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 960 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 960 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, 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: | 4.87 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volvo 960 is 13 cm longer than the Opel Omega, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 960 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | 520 litres | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo 960 has 29 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. This could mean that the Volvo 960 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Omega, which means Volvo 960 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3000 | |
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