Dodge Intrepid 1997 vs Opel Omega 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 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: | 203 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 258 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Dodge Intrepid is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Intrepid engine produces 67 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 73 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Dodge Intrepid reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.5 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Intrepid consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Intrepid could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Intrepid) 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: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Sebring | 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. Dodge Intrepid might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Dodge Intrepid is larger, but slightly lower. Dodge Intrepid is 39 cm longer than the Opel Omega, 11 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Intrepid is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 830 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Dodge Intrepid has 10 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. This could mean that the Dodge Intrepid uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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