Opel Omega 1999 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Opel Omega engine produces 11 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Omega 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 (Toyota Yaris) 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.53 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger, but lower. Opel Omega is 110 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 8 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | 1183 litres | |
| Opel Omega has 255 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Yaris (by 353 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 1.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Opel Omega can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Omega has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Yaris has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Opel Omega, so Opel Omega quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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