Opel Frontera 2000 vs Mazda Tribute 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mazda Tribute is a more dynamic driving. Opel Frontera engine produces 14 HP less power than Mazda Tribute, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Frontera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda Tribute is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Frontera consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Tribute, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Frontera could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Frontera consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Tribute. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Frontera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Sintra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Tribute might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Frontera engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda Tribute 2004 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
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Opel Frontera is smaller. Opel Frontera is 16 cm shorter than the Mazda Tribute, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Frontera is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1137 litres | 2245 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Frontera is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda Tribute. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 1`978 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
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