Opel Omega 1999 vs Mazda Xedos 9 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 164 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 212 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Opel Omega engine produces 20 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Mazda Xedos 9. Despite less power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that by driving the Opel Omega over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda Xedos 9) 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 | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.40 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger. Opel Omega is 2 cm longer than the Mazda Xedos 9, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 6 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 Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 9, which means Opel Omega can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
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