Opel Omega 1994 vs Mazda Xedos 6 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 11 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 6, but torque is 10 NM more than Mazda Xedos 6. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.1 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 6, which means that by driving the Opel Omega over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 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 6) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Omega engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Calibra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 9 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.36 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger. Opel Omega is 23 cm longer than the Mazda Xedos 6, 9 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Opel Omega has more luggage capacity. Opel Omega has 140 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda Xedos 6, which means Opel Omega can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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