Opel Antara 2007 vs Renault Koleos 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Opel Antara and Renault Koleos have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Antara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Koleos is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Antara consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Koleos, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Antara could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Antara consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Koleos. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Chevrolet Epica, Chevrolet Cruze | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Koleos might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Koleos 2008 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Antara is 6 cm longer than the Renault Koleos, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | 1380 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Antara has 80 litres less trunk space than the Renault Koleos. This could mean that the Opel Antara uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Antara (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Antara is 0.8 metres more than that of the Renault Koleos, which means Opel Antara can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`225 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 5400 | |
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