Opel Omega 1999 vs Volvo V70 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 61 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 113 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 14.0 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 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Omega consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 500 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`280 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4600 | |
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