Audi A6 1994 vs Opel Omega 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Opel Omega is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 37 HP less power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Opel Omega. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 10.0 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 870 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 A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 530'000 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: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi 80, Audi 100, Audi Coupe | Used also on Opel Sintra | |
| 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 2.8 engine: This engine, especially at higher mileages, often tends to consume oil, and the timing belt change interval in particular should be observed. | |||
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`195 | 2`280 | |
| 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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