Click on image to view the full photo gallery
Opel Omega B 2.0i (116 Hp)
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 The first generation, the Omega A , superseded the Opel Rekord.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 Overview:
Opel Omega (B). With 172 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1460 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 13 s). The top speed reaches 195 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Opel Omega B was not tested by Euro NCAP during its production run. While equipped with standard safety features for its era like ABS, its passive safety performance is not officially rated by modern standards.
2.0i (116 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The entry-level petrol engine provides basic performance, suitable for city driving but struggles with the Omega B's weight on highways.
Fuel Economy
Reasonable fuel economy for a large petrol car, but the lack of power means it often needs to be worked harder, impacting real-world efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for long journeys
- • Smooth ride quality, especially on highways
- • Wide range of engine options, including powerful V6s and economical diesels
- • Rear-wheel-drive platform offers balanced handling
- • Good value on the second-hand market
Cons:
- • Fuel economy can be poor on V6 petrol models
- • Some engines (e.g., 2.0 DTI) are underpowered for the car's size
- • Interior design feels dated by modern standards
- • Potential for rust issues on older examples
- • Automatic transmissions can be slow and less efficient
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(B (facelift 1999): 2002 - June, 2003).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Omega |
| Generation: | B |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0i (116 Hp) |
| Start of production: | April, 1994 |
| End of production: | June, 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 116 Hp @ 5400 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 58.1 Hp/l [113mm less] |
| Torque: | 172 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 20SE, X20SE More details about the engine 20SE, X20SE |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 195 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.6 kg/Hp, 79.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.5 kg/Nm, 117.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 |
| Max. weight: | 2010 |
| Max load: | 550 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 830 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 530 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4785 mm mm [113mm less] |
| Width: | 1785 mm mm [9mm more] |
| Height: | 1450 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2730 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1515 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1530 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| 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 |
Does the Opel Omega live up to the hype? Give us your verdict!