Volvo S70 1997 vs Opel Omega 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S70 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that by driving the Volvo S70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S70 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 (Volvo S70) 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: | 4.72 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volvo S70 is smaller. Volvo S70 is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S70 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 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. Volvo S70 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Opel Omega, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volvo S70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo S70, so Volvo S70 quality is probably slightly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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