Opel Omega 1994 vs Volvo V40 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Opel Omega engine produces 35 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo V40. Despite the higher power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
|
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 315 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 Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 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 (Volvo V40) 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.41 m | |
|
Opel Omega is larger. Opel Omega is 34 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 7 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Opel Omega can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Opel Omega has
|
Volvo V40 has
| |