Suzuki Grand Vitara 1998 vs Opel Frontera 1998
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 128 HP | 136 HP | |
Torque: | 174 NM | 202 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 14 seconds | |
Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 8 HP less power than Opel Frontera, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Opel Frontera. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 11.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera, which means that by driving the Suzuki Grand Vitara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 75 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
840 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
640 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 26 years | 2 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki SX4 | 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. Suzuki Grand Vitara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
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: | 4.20 m | 4.66 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
Height: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
Suzuki Grand Vitara is smaller. Suzuki Grand Vitara is 46 cm shorter than the Opel Frontera, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 389 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1790 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 0.9 metres less than that of the Opel Frontera, which means Suzuki Grand Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 2`400 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | high | low | |
Suzuki Grand Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Frontera has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Suzuki Grand Vitara, so Suzuki Grand Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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