Opel Omega 1997 vs SAAB 9-5 1999
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 11 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, but torque is 40 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Despite the higher power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 11.1 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 530'000 km | 420'000 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: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Sintra | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Omega might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`280 | 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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