Opel Omega 1999 vs SAAB 9-5 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 10 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, but torque is 30 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Despite the higher power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 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 (SAAB 9-5) 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 | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Omega is 7 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1800 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`280 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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