Opel Omega 1994 vs Hyundai Galloper 1999
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Opel Omega is more dynamic to drive. Opel Omega engine produces 70 HP more power than Hyundai Galloper, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Hyundai Galloper. Thanks to more power Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 13.4 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Galloper, which means that by driving the Opel Omega over 15,000 km in a year you can save 555 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 92 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 300'000 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Sintra | Used also on Hyundai Sonata | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Galloper might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.89 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger, but lower. Opel Omega is 17 cm longer than the Hyundai Galloper, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 43 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 663 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | 1386 litres | |
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Hyundai Galloper has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Omega has 133 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Galloper. This could mean that the Opel Omega uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Galloper (by 556 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.8 metres less than that of the Hyundai Galloper, which means Opel Omega can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 4400 | |
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