Opel Frontera 1995 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 1998

 
Opel Frontera
1995 - 1998
Suzuki Grand Vitara
1998 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.2 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 136 HP128 HP
Torque: 202 NM174 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.6 secondsn/a seconds
Opel Frontera engine produces 8 HP more power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.49.3
Real fuel consumption: 11.7 l/100km10.2 l/100km
The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Opel Frontera consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Frontera could require 315 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Frontera consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres66 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway840 km on highway
680 km with real consumption640 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Engine production duration: 4 years26 years
Engine spread: Used also on Opel SintraUsed also on Suzuki SX4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Grand Vitara might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Opel Frontera engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.69 m4.20 m
Width: 1.76 m1.78 m
Height: 1.75 m1.74 m
Opel Frontera is 49 cm longer than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Frontera is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 540 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1720 litresno data
Turning diameter: 12.4 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Frontera is 1.8 metres more than that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means Opel Frontera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`5101`850
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

high
Suzuki Grand Vitara has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Opel Frontera has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Suzuki Grand Vitara, so Suzuki Grand Vitara quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 16002200
Pros and Cons: Opel Frontera has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • lower price
Suzuki Grand Vitara has
  • timing chain engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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