Opel Frontera 1998 Wagon 2.2-16V

Opel Frontera 1998 2.2 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Opel Frontera 1998 Wagon 2.2-16V has been produced from October, 1998 to September, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.2 litres, which produces power of 136 horsepower on 5200 rpm and torque 202 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 360 000 and 600 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Opel Frontera 2.2 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.75 litres.

Opel Frontera 1998 Wagon 2.2-16V has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Frontera 1998 Wagon 2.2-16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 161 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Opel Frontera 1998 Wagon 2.2-16V fuel consumption is 11.1 litres per 100km (9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 75 litres or 19.82 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 11.6 litres per 100 km, which is 5% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Frontera fuel consumption.

Opel Frontera safety

During safety testing Opel Frontera has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Opel Frontera is evaluated with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Opel Frontera got one star.

Opel Frontera 1998

Opel Frontera 1998 Wagon 2.2-16V technical data

Model: Opel Frontera Wagon 2.2-16V
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 1998. October ... 2000. September 
Engine: 2198 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 265 g/km
Power: 136 HP ON 5200 RPM Torque: 202 NM ON 2500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 161 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.1 (combined) 14.8 (urban) 9.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.6 l/100km (20.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 75 litres (19.8 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.66m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.74m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.5 meters
Ground clearance: 208 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 389 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1790 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2400 kg

Opel Frontera 1998 Wagon 2.2-16V engine X22SE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 360,000 to 600,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2198 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 94.6 mm
Compression ratio 9.6 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Opel Frontera 1998 Wagon 2.2-16V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.75 litres (5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.2 litres (7.6 quarts)
Power 136 HP ON 5200 RPM
Torque 202 NM ON 2500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1998
Duration of production 2 years

All Opel Frontera crossover [1998 - 2004] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Frontera 1998 Wagon 2.2-16V 4x4 Oct 1998 — Sep 2000

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.2 Petrol 136 HP 11.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Frontera 2000 Wagon 2.2-16V 4x4 Sep 2000 — Dec 2004

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.2 Petrol 136 HP 11.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Frontera 1998 Wagon 2.2 DTi-16V 4x4

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.2 Diesel 115 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Frontera 1998 Wagon 2.2 DTi-16V 4x4 Oct 1998 — Sep 2002 2.2 Diesel 115 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Frontera 2001 2.2 DTI 4x4 Jan 2001 — Dec 2003

Most powerfull diesel version (120 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.2 Diesel 120 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Frontera 1998 Wagon MV6 3.2-24V 4x4

Most powerfull petrol version (205 HP)

3.2 Petrol 205 HP 13.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Frontera 1998 Wagon MV6 3.2-24V 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds

3.2 Petrol 205 HP 14.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Frontera 1998 reviews
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