Mazda Xedos 9 1998 vs Opel Omega 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda Xedos 9) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 214 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 295 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 9 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda Xedos 9 engine produces 94 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Mazda Xedos 9 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 7.1 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Xedos 9 consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 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. | |||
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: | 4.82 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 8 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: | 11.5 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`985 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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