Opel Omega 1997 vs SAAB 9-5 1997
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 14 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 55 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-5) 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: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Calibra | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Opel Omega is 2 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Omega is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | low | high | |
| SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 195 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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