Opel Omega 1999 vs Opel Insignia 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 76 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 147 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Omega consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Omega consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 630 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. | |||
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`205 | 2`305 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 5000 | |
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