Volkswagen Passat 1997 vs Opel Omega 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Opel Omega. Despite less power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 10.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 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 (Volkswagen Passat) 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: | 460'000 km | 560'000 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 Opel Omega engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 1997 1.6 engine: This is a long-lasting engine, and major issues typically arise only after significant mileage.
If there is a noticeable drop in power, the fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator should be checked first. ... More about Volkswagen Passat 1997 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is smaller. Volkswagen Passat is 15 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1800 litres | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage space. Volkswagen Passat has 45 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Omega has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Opel Omega quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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