Opel Omega 1994 vs Citroen Xantia 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
| Opel Omega engine produces 20 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.1 | |
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The Citroen Xantia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
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`280 | 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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