Opel Omega 1999 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Opel Omega is more dynamic to drive. Opel Omega engine produces 1 HP less power than Volvo V70, but torque is 13 NM more than Volvo V70. Despite less power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Omega consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 225 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Omega consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V70) 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.54 m | |
| Opel Omega is 8 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Omega is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Omega has 35 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. This could mean that the Opel Omega uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Opel Omega can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`205 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Omega has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 230 percent more cases than Opel Omega, so Opel Omega quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4600 | |
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