Chrysler LHS 1998 vs Opel Omega 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 257 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 348 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Chrysler LHS is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler LHS engine produces 39 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 58 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Chrysler LHS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 11.8 | |
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The Chrysler LHS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler LHS consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that by driving the Chrysler LHS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler LHS) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.28 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chrysler LHS is larger, but slightly lower. Chrysler LHS is 38 cm longer than the Opel Omega, 11 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler LHS is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 2`185 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`625 kg | 1`710 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 475 kg | 475 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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