Opel Omega 1997 vs Audi A6 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 49 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 10.8 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Opel Omega over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 460'000 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 | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 1998 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1998 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Omega is 2 cm longer than the Audi A6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Omega is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 455 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 85 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Opel Omega can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`135 | |
| 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 Audi A6, so Opel Omega quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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