Opel Omega 1997 vs Volkswagen Passat 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.1 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 1.6 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 | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 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 (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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 560'000 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 Volkswagen Passat engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`960 | |
| 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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