Opel Omega 1997 vs Fiat Marea 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Opel Omega engine produces 13 HP more power than Fiat Marea, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Fiat Marea. Despite the higher power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 8.4 | |
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The Fiat Marea is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Marea, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 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 (Fiat Marea) 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: | 560'000 km | 390'000 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: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Fiat Brava | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat Marea might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.48 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 34 cm longer than the Fiat Marea, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.3 metres more than that of the Fiat Marea. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Opel Omega has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Fiat Marea, so Opel Omega quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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