Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Large
Production years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Opel introduced the Omega's first generation in 1986 to replace the Senator and Rekord, trying to get more market share from BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Eight years later, the German arm of General Motors introduced a second-generation for its large vehicle, by European standards. It was a significant change that brought new engines, new technologies, and better interiors. GM used the V-platform for it, which used it for the Australian Holden cars and the Cadillac Catera as well.
The station wagon shape featured the same front fascia as its sedan sibling, with sleek headlights and clear turn signals mounted on the corners. Its grille sported a horizontal chromed slat with the Opel badge in the middle. After the B-pillar, the Caravan featured an extended roof that ended in a vertical drop with a liftgate. The carmaker didn't want to cut any corners and used different rear doors for the station wagon than for the sedan.
Inside, the designers had plenty of room to create a spacious cabin fit for five adults. For the front occupants, Opel installed a pair of bucket seats with cloth upholstery for the lower trim level and a leather-clad interior for the top full-spec version. There was a bench for three at the back, although the middle passenger had to ride on top of the tall transmission tunnel. The folding seatback increased the trunk from a decent 541 liters (19.1 cu-ft) to a staggering 1,800 liters (63.6 cu-ft).
Under the hood, GM installed a range of gasoline and diesel engines. A 2.0-liter inline-four powered the base version. It was too weak to lively move the heavy vehicle. The top performer was a fuel-thirsty 3.0-liter V6 that could barely match the 2.8-liter Mercedes-Benz E-Class and higher fuel consumption.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT RWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5400 RPM 116 HP @ 5400 RPM 114 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 178 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59.8 in (1,509/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.5 in (2731 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.1 cuFT (541 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3207.7 lbs (1455 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4596.6 lbs (2085 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 239 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT RWD (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 5600 RPM 136 HP @ 5600 RPM 134 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 185 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 126 mph (203 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59.8 in (1,509/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.5 in (2731 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.1 cuFT (541 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3240.8 lbs (1470 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4596.6 lbs (2085 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 232 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 5MT RWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2498 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 6000 RPM 170 HP @ 6000 RPM 168 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 167 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 226 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 134 mph (216 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59.8 in (1,509/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.5 in (2731 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.1 cuFT (541 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3240.8 lbs (1470 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4839.1 lbs (2195 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 263 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT RWD (211 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2962 cm3 |
Power: | 155 KW @ 6200 RPM 211 HP @ 6200 RPM 208 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 270 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 144.2 mph (232 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59.8 in (1,509/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.5 in (2731 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.1 cuFT (541 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 10.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4960.4 lbs (2250 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 267 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L DTi 5MT RWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1994 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 4300 RPM 101 HP @ 4300 RPM 99 BHP @ 4300 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 205 Nm @ 1600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59.8 in (1,509/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.5 in (2731 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.1 cuFT (541 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3505.3 lbs (1590 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4883.2 lbs (2215 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 307.4 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TD 5MT RWD (131 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2497 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 4500 RPM 131 HP @ 4500 RPM 129 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 249 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59.8 in (1,509/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.5 in (2731 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.1 cuFT (541 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3461.3 lbs (1570 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4839.1 lbs (2195 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 246.5 g/km |