Audi A4 1996 vs Opel Omega 1989
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Audi A4 engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Calibra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A4 1996 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A4 1996 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 26 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 130 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Omega. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3000 | |
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