Opel Omega 1995 vs Volkswagen Passat 1997

 
Opel Omega
1995 - 1997
Volkswagen Passat
1997 - 2000
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain and belt

Performance

Power: 116 HP125 HP
Torque: 175 NM168 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15 seconds13 seconds
Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving.
Opel Omega engine produces 9 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 7 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.09.2
Opel Omega consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Opel Omega over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 75 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 830 km in combined cycle670 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway870 km on highway
Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat) 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: 560'000 km440'000 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 years4 years
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 m4.67 m
Width: 1.79 m1.74 m
Height: 1.50 m1.50 m
Opel Omega is larger.
Opel Omega is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 540 litres495 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1800 litresno data
Opel Omega has more luggage capacity.
Opel Omega has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`0101`940
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Volkswagen Passat has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Omega, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 6001000
Pros and Cons: Opel Omega has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Volkswagen Passat has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
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