Opel Omega 1994 vs Volvo S70 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Opel Omega) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S70) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Opel Omega is more dynamic to drive. Opel Omega engine produces 71 HP more power than Volvo S70, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo S70. Thanks to more power Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 7.3 | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S70 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S70) 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: | 530'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Sintra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo 850 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.39 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger. Opel Omega is 7 cm longer than the Volvo S70, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | no data | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage capacity. Opel Omega has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volvo S70, which means Opel Omega can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volvo S70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo S70, so Volvo S70 quality is probably slightly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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