Subaru Outback 2017 vs Opel Omega 1994
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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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: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that by driving the Subaru Outback over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Outback can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 560'000 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: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vectra, Opel Calibra | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.82 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.46 m | |
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Subaru Outback is larger. Subaru Outback is 3 cm longer than the Opel Omega, 5 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Outback is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 512 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1848 litres | 830 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback (by 1018 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 2`170 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`592 kg | 1`605 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 508 kg | 565 kg | |
| Subaru Outback load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Opel Omega. Therefore, Opel Omega is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 1000 | |
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