Opel Omega 1997 vs Ford Mondeo 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Opel Omega and Ford Mondeo have the same engine power, but Opel Omega torque is 17 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 8.3 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Mondeo) 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 | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.39 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger. Opel Omega is 15 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1610 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Opel Omega can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`950 | |
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| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Opel Omega has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Omega, so Opel Omega quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 600 | |
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