Volvo S90 1997 vs Opel Omega 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Volvo S90 engine produces 7 HP less power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Opel Omega. Despite less power, Volvo S90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S90 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S90 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S90 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 530'000 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: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 960, Volvo V90 | Used also on Opel Sintra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volvo S90 is 8 cm longer than the Opel Omega, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S90 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 830 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S90 is 1.3 metres less than that of the Opel Omega, which means Volvo S90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 800 | |
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