Opel Frontera 1998 vs Opel Frontera 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.8 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
| Opel Frontera 1998 engine produces 1 HP less power than Opel Frontera 1996, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Opel Frontera 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Frontera 1998 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Frontera 1998 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera 1996, which means that by driving the Opel Frontera 1998 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Frontera 1998 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera 1996. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 790 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 1998 is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Frontera 1996, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Frontera 1998 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 389 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1790 litres | 1720 litres | |
| Opel Frontera 1998 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 1998 (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Frontera 1998 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Opel Frontera 1996, which means Opel Frontera 1998 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
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