Opel Omega 1999 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 85 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 191 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 4.8 | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 3.3 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 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1450 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`280 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4600 | |
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