2001 Opel Omega vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Omega would be higher. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Omega (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Omega weights approximately 78 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Omega. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Opel Omega (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Omega | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Omega | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3175 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
