Opel Omega 1994 vs Audi A6 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 29 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Opel Omega over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 690 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Calibra | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Omega might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Omega is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Omega is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Opel Omega has 21 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Opel Omega can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Omega, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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