Audi A6 1997 vs Opel Omega 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 29 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 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 A6 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Calibra | |
| 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 A6 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 A6 1997 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 1 cm longer than the Opel Omega, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 830 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 21 litres more trunk space than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 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`030 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | 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 | 1000 | |
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