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Opel Omega B Caravan 2.0i 16V (136 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Opel Omega:
The Opel Omega is an executive car engineered and manufactured by German automaker Opel between 1986 and 2003. The first generation, the Omega A , superseded the Opel Rekord. It was voted European Car of the Year for 1987, and was available as a saloon or estate. The second generation, the Omega B, was manufactured from 1994 to 2003.
Rebadged variants of the Omega were marketed worldwide, including in North America as the Cadillac Catera, in Great Britain as the Vauxhall Omega, and South America as the Chevrolet Omega. As with the Rekord which preceded it, re-engineered versions of the Omega were manufactured in Australia from 1988 as the Holden Commodore since 1999. Commodore-based cars were in turn exported to South America as the Chevrolet Omega and to the Middle East as the Chevrolet Lumina....(Read more on Wikipedia)
B Caravan Overview:
Opel Omega (B Caravan). With 188 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1515 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 14 s). The top speed reaches 187 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0i 16V (136 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The automatic transmission significantly dulls the performance of this engine, making acceleration feel sluggish for the car's size.
Fuel Economy
Moderate to high fuel consumption, likely worse than the manual version due to the automatic's inefficiencies.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior and large boot capacity
- • Comfortable and composed ride quality
- • Rear-wheel drive platform offers good handling balance
- • Range of powerful V6 engines available
- • Good value on the used car market
Cons:
- • Dated interior design and materials by modern standards
- • Higher fuel consumption on V6 petrol engines
- • Some reliability concerns with older models and specific components
- • Limited safety features compared to contemporary rivals
- • Large turning circle can make city maneuvering challenging
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(B (facelift 1999): 2002 - June, 2003).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Omega |
| Generation: | B Caravan |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0i 16V (136 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | April, 1994 |
| End of production: | July, 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 136 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 68.1 Hp/l [78mm less] |
| Torque: | 188 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | X20XEV More details about the engine X20XEV |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 14 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 14 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 187 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.1 kg/Hp, 89.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.1 kg/Nm, 124.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 13.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1515 |
| Max. weight: | 2125 |
| Max load: | 610 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1800 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 540 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4820 mm mm [78mm less] |
| Width: | 1785 mm mm [9mm more] |
| Height: | 1500 mm mm [45mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2730 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1514 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1525 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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