Opel Omega 2001 vs Opel Insignia 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Opel Omega is more dynamic to drive. Opel Omega engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Insignia, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia 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 (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`300 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4600 | |
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