Opel Omega 1994 vs Volkswagen Passat 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Omega is more dynamic to drive. Opel Omega engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
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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 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | no data | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage capacity. Opel Omega has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 1`875 | |
| 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 (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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