Opel Frontera 2001 vs Opel Frontera 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Opel Frontera 2001 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Frontera 2001 engine produces 4 HP more power than Opel Frontera 1996, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Opel Frontera 1996. Thanks to more power Opel Frontera 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Frontera 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Frontera 2001 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera 1996, which means that by driving the Opel Frontera 2001 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Frontera 2001 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera 1996. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 208 mm (8.2 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Frontera 1996 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Frontera 2001 is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Frontera 1996, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Frontera 2001 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 389 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1790 litres | 1720 litres | |
| Opel Frontera 2001 has 151 litres less trunk space than the Opel Frontera 1996. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Frontera 2001 (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Frontera 2001 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Opel Frontera 1996, which means Opel Frontera 2001 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | 2`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Frontera 2001 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Frontera 1996 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Frontera 2001, so Opel Frontera 2001 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
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