Opel Omega 1999 vs Peugeot 406 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Opel Omega engine produces 10 HP more power than Peugeot 406, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.7 | |
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The Peugeot 406 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 406, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 406 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 (Peugeot 406) 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: | 4.90 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.41 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger. Opel Omega is 30 cm longer than the Peugeot 406, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Opel Omega has more luggage capacity. Opel Omega has 100 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 406. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.5 metres less than that of the Peugeot 406, which means Opel Omega can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | no data | |
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