Lexus ES 2001 vs Opel Omega 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 213 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 298 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Lexus ES is more dynamic to drive. Lexus ES engine produces 69 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.6 | |
| Lexus ES consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that by driving the Lexus ES over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 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 (Lexus ES) 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: | 4.83 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus ES is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Opel Omega has more luggage space. Lexus ES has 120 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`080 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1400 | |
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