Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 vs Opel Omega 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Phaeton is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 97 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 112 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 9.6 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1050 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 (Volkswagen Phaeton) 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: | 5.06 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Phaeton is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Phaeton is 16 cm longer than the Opel Omega, 12 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 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, Volkswagen Phaeton has 30 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. This could mean that the Volkswagen Phaeton uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 1 metres more than that of the Opel Omega, which means Volkswagen Phaeton can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 1200 | |
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