Opel Omega 1999 vs Opel Insignia 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 60 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 145 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Insignia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Opel Omega) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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 Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Insignia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.52 m | |
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Opel Omega is smaller. Opel Omega and Opel Insignia are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1530 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`265 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4600 | |
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