Opel Omega 1989 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 50 HP less power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Subaru Outback. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.7 | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Frontera | 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: | 4.74 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.68 m | |
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Opel Omega is smaller. Opel Omega is 8 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Omega is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 512 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
870 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Omega has 8 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: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.1 metres less than that of the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 26 400 | |
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