Lexus RX 1997 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: | 201 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 86 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 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 8.7 | |
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The Opel Frontera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 4.3 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 645 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 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: | 4.58 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.74 m | |
| Lexus RX is 8 cm shorter than the Opel Frontera, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 389 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1725 litres | 1790 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Lexus RX has 100 litres more trunk space than the Opel Frontera. The Opel Frontera may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Frontera (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Frontera, which means Lexus RX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2200 | |
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