Opel Frontera 1998 vs Toyota RAV4 2003

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Opel Frontera
1998 - 2004
Toyota RAV4
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Opel Frontera is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Toyota RAV4 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Toyota RAV4 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.2 - 3.21.8 - 2.4

Performance

Power: 115 - 205 HP116 - 161 HP
Torque: 200 - 290 NM161 - 250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.6 - 15.8 seconds10.6 - 12.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.5 - 14.37.1 - 9.8
Opel Frontera petrol engines consumes on average 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Toyota RAV4. On average, Opel Frontera equipped with diesel engines consume 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance: 208 mm (8.2 inches)160 - 170 mm (6.3 - 6.7 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Frontera can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.66 m4.24 m
Width: 1.79 m1.75 m
Height: 1.74 m1.70 m
Opel Frontera is larger.
Opel Frontera is 43 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Frontera is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 389 litres678 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1790 litres1909 litres
Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Opel Frontera has 289 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Opel Frontera uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 119 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.5 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Frontera is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Opel Frontera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`451~ 1`836
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

high
Average price (€): 24003000
Pros and Cons: Opel Frontera has
  • higher ground clearance
  • lower price
Toyota RAV4 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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