Audi A4 1996 vs Opel Omega 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 9 HP more power than Opel Omega, but torque is 2 NM less than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.2 | |
| Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 34 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1800 litres | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 150 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Omega (by 550 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Omega. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
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