Opel Omega 1989 vs Volkswagen Jetta 1986
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Opel Omega is more dynamic to drive. Opel Omega engine produces 43 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 670 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Jetta) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger. Opel Omega is 42 cm longer than the Volkswagen Jetta, 10 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 905 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means Opel Omega can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1400 | |
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