Opel Omega 1994 vs Subaru Outback 2017
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Opel Omega is more dynamic to drive. Opel Omega engine produces 36 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 350'000 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: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Sintra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Outback might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Omega engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.68 m | |
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Opel Omega is smaller. Opel Omega is 3 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Omega is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 512 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Omega has 18 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Outback. The Subaru Outback may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 26 400 | |
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