Opel Omega 1997 vs Volvo V40 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Opel Omega engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Volvo V40. Despite the higher power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 240 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 Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V40) 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.41 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger. Opel Omega is 34 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 7 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Opel Omega can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`265 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 600 | |
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