Opel Frontera 1998 vs Toyota RAV4 2003

 
Opel Frontera
1998 - 2004
Toyota RAV4
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.2 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 115 HP116 HP
Torque: 260 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.6 seconds12.1 seconds
Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving.
Opel Frontera engine produces 1 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, but torque is 10 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Opel Frontera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.77.1
Real fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100km7.9 l/100km
The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Opel Frontera consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Frontera could require 240 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Frontera consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4.
Fuel tank capacity: 75 litres57 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 860 km in combined cycle800 km in combined cycle
1040 km on highway930 km on highway
870 km with real consumption720 km with real consumption
Opel Frontera gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Engines

Engine production duration: 4 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Omega, Opel SintraInstalled on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Verso
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota RAV4 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Opel Frontera 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.66 m4.26 m
Width: 1.79 m1.74 m
Height: 1.74 m1.72 m
Opel Frontera is larger.
Opel Frontera is 40 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Frontera is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 389 litres400 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1790 litres1150 litres
Despite its longer length, Opel Frontera has 11 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. 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 640 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.5 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Frontera is 0.9 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Opel Frontera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`4501`930
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

high
Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Opel Frontera has serious deffects in 380 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 24003200
Pros and Cons: Opel Frontera has
  • timing chain engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Toyota RAV4 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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