Honda FR-V 2007 vs Opel Combo 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda FR-V engine produces 50 HP more power than Opel Combo, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Combo. Thanks to more power Honda FR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Combo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda FR-V consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Combo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda FR-V could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda FR-V consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Combo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Combo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Combo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Combo 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: | 4.29 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.80 m | |
| Honda FR-V is 4 cm shorter than the Opel Combo, 13 cm wider, while the height of Honda FR-V is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Honda FR-V has 16 litres less trunk space than the Opel Combo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda FR-V is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Combo, which means Honda FR-V can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
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