Opel Omega 2000 vs Peugeot 406 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Opel Omega is more dynamic to drive. Opel Omega engine produces 30 HP more power than Peugeot 406, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Peugeot 406. Thanks to more power Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.9 | |
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The Peugeot 406 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 406, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 406 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 406) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger. Opel Omega is 16 cm longer than the Peugeot 406, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1740 litres | |
| Opel Omega has 14 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 406. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Omega (by 60 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.5 metres less than that of the Peugeot 406, which means Opel Omega can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`265 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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