Opel Omega 1999 vs SAAB 9-3 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 6 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 37 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 690 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 (SAAB 9-3) 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 | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Omega is 26 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Omega has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data SAAB 9-3 has serious deffects in 335 percent more cases than Opel Omega, so Opel Omega quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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