Volvo S80 2003 vs Opel Omega 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Omega, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.1 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 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 Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S60 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Sintra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Omega might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`145 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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