Opel Omega 2000 vs Audi A6 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Opel Omega is more dynamic to drive. Opel Omega engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 1160 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 560'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Sintra | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Opel Omega is 10 cm longer than the Audi A6, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Omega is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Omega has 21 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Opel Omega uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Opel Omega can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Omega, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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