Opel Frontera 1998 vs Land Rover Freelander 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Opel Frontera is more dynamic to drive. Opel Frontera engine produces 3 HP more power than Land Rover Freelander, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Opel Frontera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.6 | |
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The Land Rover Freelander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Frontera consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Freelander, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Frontera could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Omega, Opel Sintra | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Frontera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
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Opel Frontera is smaller. Opel Frontera is 11 cm shorter than the Land Rover Freelander, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Frontera is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1137 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Frontera is 1 metres less than that of the Land Rover Freelander, which means Opel Frontera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`000 | |
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Land Rover Freelander has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Frontera has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Land Rover Freelander, so Land Rover Freelander quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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