Opel Frontera 2000 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001

 
Opel Frontera
2000 - 2004
Jeep Grand Cherokee
2001 - 2004
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 2.2 Petrol2.7 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 136 HP163 HP
Torque: 200 NM400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.4 seconds11.2 seconds
Jeep Grand Cherokee is a more dynamic driving.
Opel Frontera engine produces 27 HP less power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Due to the lower power, Opel Frontera reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.49.7
Real fuel consumption: 11.5 l/100km11.0 l/100km
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Opel Frontera consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Frontera could require 255 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Frontera consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Fuel tank capacity: 75 litres78 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 650 km in combined cycle800 km in combined cycle
840 km on highway960 km on highway
650 km with real consumption700 km with real consumption
Jeep Grand Cherokee gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance: 208 mm (8.2 inches)210 mm (8.3 inches)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 4 years3 years
Engine spread: Used also on Opel SintraUsed only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Frontera might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.66 m4.61 m
Width: 1.79 m1.84 m
Height: 1.74 m1.84 m
Opel Frontera is 5 cm longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Frontera is 10 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: no data1104 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1790 litres2047 litres
Turning diameter: 11.5 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Frontera is 0.4 metres less than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means Opel Frontera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`6002`506
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Opel Frontera has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Jeep Grand Cherokee, so Opel Frontera quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 24003800
Pros and Cons: Opel Frontera has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower price
Jeep Grand Cherokee has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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