Opel Omega 1997 vs Volkswagen Golf 1993
| 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 | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
| Opel Omega engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 630'000 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 Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi 80, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger. Opel Omega is 48 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 9 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 466 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1800 litres | 1426 litres | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage capacity. Opel Omega has 74 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Omega (by 374 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`265 kg | 1`695 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`660 kg | 1`270 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 605 kg | 425 kg | |
| Opel Omega load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem more than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Opel Omega is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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