Opel Combo 2004 vs Honda FR-V 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is a more dynamic driving. Opel Combo engine produces 50 HP less power than Honda FR-V, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Honda FR-V. Due to the lower power, Opel Combo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Combo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Combo consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V, which means that by driving the Opel Combo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Combo consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Combo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa | Used also on Honda Civic | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.61 m | |
| Opel Combo is 4 cm longer than the Honda FR-V, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Combo is 19 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Opel Combo has 16 litres more trunk space than the Honda FR-V. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Combo is 0.7 metres more than that of the Honda FR-V, which means Opel Combo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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