Opel Omega 2000 vs Honda Accord 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 20 HP less power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 980 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 (Honda Accord) 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: | 440'000 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: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Sintra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Omega engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Honda Accord 2003 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda Accord 2003 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger. Opel Omega is 15 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 576 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1657 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Omega has 36 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. This could mean that the Opel Omega uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Omega (by 143 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.6 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Opel Omega can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`265 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Omega has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 335 percent more cases than Opel Omega, so Opel Omega quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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