Opel Frontera 1998 vs Lexus RX 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Frontera) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus RX) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 283 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is a more dynamic driving. Opel Frontera engine produces 86 HP less power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Lexus RX. Due to the lower power, Opel Frontera reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 13.0 | |
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The Opel Frontera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Frontera consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that by driving the Opel Frontera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 645 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 700 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: | 4.66 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.66 m | |
| Opel Frontera is 8 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Frontera is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 389 litres | 489 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1790 litres | 1725 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Frontera has 100 litres less trunk space than the Lexus RX. This could mean that the Opel Frontera 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 Frontera (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Frontera is 0.7 metres less than that of the Lexus RX, which means Opel Frontera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
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