Chrysler Pacifica 2003 vs Opel Frontera 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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: | 253 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Chrysler Pacifica is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Pacifica engine produces 138 HP more power than Opel Frontera, whereas torque is 79 NM more than Opel Frontera. Thanks to more power Chrysler Pacifica reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 8.7 | |
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The Opel Frontera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Pacifica consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Pacifica could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Opel Frontera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Omega, Opel Sintra | |
| 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: | 5.05 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
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Chrysler Pacifica is larger, but lower. Chrysler Pacifica is 39 cm longer than the Opel Frontera, 22 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Pacifica is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 369 litres | 389 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 369 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 389 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2250 litres | 1790 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Pacifica (by 460 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Pacifica is 1.6 metres less than that of the Opel Frontera, which means Chrysler Pacifica can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
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