Opel Frontera 1995 vs Opel Frontera 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Frontera 1995) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Opel Frontera 1998) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 242 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Opel Frontera 1998 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Frontera 1995 engine produces 92 HP less power than Opel Frontera 1998, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Opel Frontera 1998. Due to the lower power, Opel Frontera 1995 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 13.2 | |
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The Opel Frontera 1995 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Frontera 1995 consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera 1998, which means that by driving the Opel Frontera 1995 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 570 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | 208 mm (8.2 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: | 4.69 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 1995 is 3 cm longer than the Opel Frontera 1998, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Frontera 1995 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 389 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1160 litres | 1790 litres | |
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Opel Frontera 1998 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Frontera 1995 has 89 litres less trunk space than the Opel Frontera 1998. This could mean that the Opel Frontera 1995 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 1998 (by 630 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Frontera 1995 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Opel Frontera 1998, which means Opel Frontera 1995 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`450 | |
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
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