Peugeot 406 2002 vs Opel Omega 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Peugeot 406 engine produces 6 HP less power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Opel Omega. Despite less power, Peugeot 406 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 10.1 | |
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The Peugeot 406 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 406 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that by driving the Peugeot 406 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 406 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 (Peugeot 406) 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: | 4.60 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
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Peugeot 406 is smaller. Peugeot 406 is 30 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 406 is 5 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. Peugeot 406 has 100 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 406 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Omega, which means Peugeot 406 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1200 | |
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