SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Opel Omega 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (SAAB 9-5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Opel Omega) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 41 HP less power than Opel Omega, but torque is 60 NM more than Opel Omega. Despite less power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 630 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-5) 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: | 4.83 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1800 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Omega. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 2`305 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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