Opel Frontera 1996 vs Opel Frontera 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Frontera 2001 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Frontera 1996 engine produces 4 HP less power than Opel Frontera 2001, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Opel Frontera 2001. Due to the lower power, Opel Frontera 1996 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Frontera 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Frontera 1996 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera 2001, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Frontera 1996 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Frontera 1996 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera 2001. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 740 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: | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | 208 mm (8.2 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: | 4.69 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Frontera 1996 is 3 cm longer than the Opel Frontera 2001, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Frontera 1996 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 389 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1720 litres | 1790 litres | |
| Opel Frontera 1996 has 151 litres more trunk space than the Opel Frontera 2001. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Frontera 2001 (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Frontera 1996 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Opel Frontera 2001, which means Opel Frontera 1996 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`600 | 2`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Frontera 2001 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Frontera 1996 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Frontera 2001, so Opel Frontera 2001 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
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