Volvo S80 1998 vs Opel Omega 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 56 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 77 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.6 | |
| Volvo S80 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 S80 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 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 (Volvo S80) 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: | 4.82 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volvo S80 is 8 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | 830 litres | |
| Volvo S80 has 90 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S80 (by 276 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 1 metres more than that of the Opel Omega, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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