Audi 100 1991 vs Opel Omega 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 100 engine produces 8 HP more power than Opel Omega, but torque is 9 NM less than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.6 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 100 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi 100 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Audi 100 has 4x4: Vehicle features full-time Quattro II all-wheel drive - Torsen center differential with automatic torque split between front and rear axles, and electro-pneumatic manually-activated rear differential that automatically unlocks at speeds above 25 km/h. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi Coupe | Used also on Opel Frontera | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi 100 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi 100 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi 100 is 2 cm longer than the Opel Omega, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi 100 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | 1855 litres | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi 100 has 130 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. This could mean that the Audi 100 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Omega (by 545 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Omega, which means Audi 100 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Audi 100 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi 100, so Audi 100 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2600 | |
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