Hyundai Sonata 1993 vs Opel Omega 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 139 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 179 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 23 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.9 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that by driving the Hyundai Sonata over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Sonata) 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: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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: | 15 years | 4 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Sonata might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
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Hyundai Sonata is smaller. Hyundai Sonata is 9 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 373 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 830 litres | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage space. Hyundai Sonata has 157 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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