Volkswagen Passat 1997 vs Opel Omega 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 16.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Omega, but torque is 5 NM more than Opel Omega. Despite less power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 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 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. | |||
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`875 | 2`265 | |
| 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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