Opel Omega 1999 vs SAAB 9-5 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 106 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 147 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Omega consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Opel Omega over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 680 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 (SAAB 9-5) 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 | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Omega is 7 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Omega is 2 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 9-5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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