Opel Omega 1999 vs Lexus ES 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 213 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 298 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus ES is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 69 HP less power than Lexus ES, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Lexus ES. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.2 | |
| Opel Omega consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus ES, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 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 (Lexus ES) 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 | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Omega is 7 cm longer than the Lexus ES, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Opel Omega has more luggage capacity. Opel Omega has 120 litres more trunk space than the Lexus ES. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`080 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3000 | |
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