Mazda Xedos 9 2001 vs Opel Omega 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 164 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 212 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Mazda Xedos 9 engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Opel Omega. Despite the higher power, Mazda Xedos 9 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda Xedos 9 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Xedos 9 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda Xedos 9 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 (Mazda Xedos 9) 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: | 4.88 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda Xedos 9 is smaller. Mazda Xedos 9 is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Xedos 9 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 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. Mazda Xedos 9 has 100 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 9 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Omega, which means Mazda Xedos 9 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
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