Audi A4 1998 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: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.3 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 49 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.2 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1380 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. | |||
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): | 2`100 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 230 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3000 | |
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