Opel Omega 1999 vs Dodge Stratus 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 226 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Opel Omega engine produces 8 HP less power than Dodge Stratus, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Dodge Stratus. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 61 litres | |
| 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 (Dodge Stratus) 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. | |||
| Dodge Stratus 2001 2.4 engine: This engine features a thin-walled cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum cylinder head with dual overhead camshafts, a timing belt system, two balance shafts, hydraulic lifters, a dual-mass flywheel, and a dampened crankshaft pulley. It has received numerous ... More about Dodge Stratus 2001 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.39 m | |
| Opel Omega is 4 cm longer than the Dodge Stratus, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Omega is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
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