Jaguar S-Type 2002 vs Opel Omega 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Jaguar S-Type) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Omega) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 81 HP more power than Opel Omega, but torque is 30 NM less than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.1 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar S-Type consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar S-Type could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1330 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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 Jaguar S-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar X-Type | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Sintra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Omega engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Jaguar S-Type is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 4 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | 830 litres | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage space. Jaguar S-Type has 160 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Omega (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Omega, which means Jaguar S-Type can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1400 | |
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