Lexus RX 2003 vs Opel Frontera 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus RX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Frontera) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 89 HP more power than Opel Frontera, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Opel Frontera. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 8.7 | |
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The Opel Frontera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Opel Frontera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.74 m | |
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Lexus RX is larger, but lower. Lexus RX is 8 cm longer than the Opel Frontera, 5 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 389 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2130 litres | 1790 litres | |
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Lexus RX has more luggage capacity. Lexus RX has 50 litres more trunk space than the Opel Frontera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 340 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Frontera. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`380 kg | 2`450 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`835 kg | 1`780 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 545 kg | 670 kg | |
| Lexus RX load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem less than Opel Frontera. Therefore, Opel Frontera is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 2200 | |
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