Opel Omega Sedan (1994 – 1999) vs Volvo 960 Estate (1994 – 1997): specs compared
The Opel Omega Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 210 hp against 204 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.6 s against 9.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 210 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 10.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,405 kg against 1,511 kg. At 4,860 mm, the Volvo 960 Estate is 70 mm longer than the Opel Omega Sedan.
| Specification |
Opel
Omega Sedan
1994 – 1999
|
Volvo
960 Estate
1994 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1999 | 1994 – 1997 |
| Body style | Sedan | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 10 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 211 hp | 170 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 178 – 270 Nm | 233 – 267 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 15.0 s | 9.3 – 10.3 s |
| Top speed | 186 – 240 km/h | 204 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 11.2 L/100 km | 10.6 – 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 mm | 4,860 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,770 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,405 – 1,600 kg | 1,511 – 1,541 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.