Opel Frontera 1998 vs Opel Frontera 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Opel Frontera 1998) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Frontera 1995) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 242 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Opel Frontera 1998 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Frontera 1998 engine produces 92 HP more power than Opel Frontera 1995, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Opel Frontera 1995. Thanks to more power Opel Frontera 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.3 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.7 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Frontera 1995 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Frontera 1998 consumes 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera 1995, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Frontera 1998 could require 735 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Frontera 1998 consumes 6.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera 1995. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 470 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Frontera 1995 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 208 mm (8.2 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Frontera 1995 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 1995, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Frontera 1998 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1790 litres | 1160 litres | |
| Opel Frontera 1998 has 92 litres less trunk space than the Opel Frontera 1995. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Frontera 1998 (by 630 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 1995, which means Opel Frontera 1998 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Frontera 1998 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Frontera 1995 has serious deffects in 185 percent more cases than Opel Frontera 1998, so Opel Frontera 1998 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
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