Audi A4 1997 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: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 40 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.3 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 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 A4 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1080 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | 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. Opel Omega might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A4 1997 2.4 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 | 870 litres | |
| Audi A4 has 130 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A4 (by 380 litres). | |||
| 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`915 | 1`870 | |
| 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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