Opel Omega 1995 vs Citroen Xantia 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 14.8 seconds | |
| Opel Omega engine produces 6 HP less power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Citroen Xantia. Despite less power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 10.3 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that by driving the Opel Omega over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 860 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen Xantia) 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 | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger. Opel Omega is 16 cm longer than the Citroen Xantia, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen Xantia, which means Opel Omega can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Citroen Xantia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Citroen Xantia, so Citroen Xantia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 600 | |
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