Opel Omega 1997 vs Volkswagen Passat 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 5 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat) 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: | 4.82 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger. Opel Omega is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | no data | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage capacity. Opel Omega has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`265 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Omega has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Opel Omega quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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