Audi A6 1994 vs Opel Omega 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A6) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Opel Omega) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Omega is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 26 HP less power than Opel Omega, but torque is 27 NM more than Opel Omega. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 9.2 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 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: | 630'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | 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 A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 1994 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Audi A6 1994 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi A6 is smaller. Audi A6 is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1800 litres | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage space. Audi A6 has 150 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Omega, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Omega, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
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