Mazda Xedos 9 1993 vs Opel Omega 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Mazda Xedos 9 engine produces 34 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Opel Omega. Despite the higher power, Mazda Xedos 9 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.5 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Xedos 9 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 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 (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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 480'000 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 Mazda Xedos 9 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mazda Xedos 9 is 3 cm longer than the Opel Omega, 2 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. Despite its longer length, Mazda Xedos 9 has 100 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. This could mean that the Mazda Xedos 9 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 9 is 0.5 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`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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