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Opel Omega

Years1986–2003
Generations10
Total variants559
Body stylesWagon · Sedan
PlatformGM V platform
DesignerWayne Cherry · Herbert Killmer
AssemblyGermany: Rüsselsheim · Brazil: São Caetano do Sul · Yugoslavia: Kikinda · Thailand: Rayong
PredecessorOpel Rekord Series E
SuccessorSignum
Also known asCadillac Catera · Chevrolet Omega/Suprema · Vauxhall Carlton · Vauxhall Omega

The Opel Omega is a wagon and sedan model, produced 1986–2003, spanning 10 generations with 559 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Omega Estate (1999-2003), Omega (1999-2003), Omega Estate (1997-1999) and Omega (1997-1999). Body styles across the Omega lineage span wagon and sedan, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Omega Estate (1999-2003) generation is the most extensively documented, with 74 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 10

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How many generations does the Opel Omega have?

The Opel Omega has 10 generations with 559 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Opel Omega produced?

The Opel Omega has been produced 1986–2003. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Opel Omega?

The Opel Omega is available as Wagon, Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

37,815Estimated total · €7,563 per year
  • Depreciation12,598
  • Fuel / energy13,847
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax4,620

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 4

Opel Omega: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Cadillac Catera
  • Chevrolet Omega/Suprema
  • Vauxhall Carlton
  • Vauxhall Omega
Across · Wagon

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Omega Caravan (1986-1989)1986–1989111 hp14 s51€17k–€35k★ 3.6
Omega Caravan (1989-1994)1989–1994127 hp13 s55€21k–€41k★ 3.1
Omega Estate (1994-1997)1994–1997145 hp12.5 s50€24k–€42k★ 3.0
Omega Estate (1997-1999)1997–1999144 hp12.8 s50€27k–€47k★ 2.5
Omega Estate (1999-2003)1999–2003156 hp11.5 s74€28k–€49k★ 2.6