Volvo 960 1990 vs Opel Omega 1990
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 960 engine produces 54 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 960 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 960 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volvo 960 is 4 cm longer than the Opel Omega, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 960 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | 1855 litres | |
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Volvo 960 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 960 has 472 litres more trunk space than the Opel Omega. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 960 (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Omega, which means Volvo 960 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
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