Opel Omega 1999 vs Volvo 960 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 267 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Opel Omega engine produces 7 HP more power than Volvo 960, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Volvo 960. Despite the higher power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 11.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 12.0 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 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 30 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 Volvo 960. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Omega engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Sintra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo 960 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger. Opel Omega is 4 cm longer than the Volvo 960, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 992 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 2125 litres | |
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Volvo 960 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Omega has 452 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 960. This could mean that the Opel Omega uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 960 (by 325 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 1.2 metres more than that of the Volvo 960, which means Opel Omega can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
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