Opel Frontera 2000 vs Jeep Cherokee 2001

 
Opel Frontera
2000 - 2004
Jeep Cherokee
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 3.2 Petrol3.7 Petrol
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: 205 HP211 HP
Torque: 290 NM319 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.3 seconds10.8 seconds
Opel Frontera engine produces 6 HP less power than Jeep Cherokee, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Jeep Cherokee. Despite less power, Opel Frontera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 13.014.6
The Opel Frontera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Opel Frontera consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Cherokee, which means that by driving the Opel Frontera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 500 km in combined cycle470 km in combined cycle
630 km on highway590 km on highway
Opel Frontera 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)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 470'000 km420'000 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: 13 years11 years
Engine spread: Used also on Isuzu RodeoInstalled on at least 4 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge RAM, Dodge Durango, Dodge Nitro
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jeep Cherokee might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Jeep Cherokee 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.27 m4.44 m
Width: 1.79 m1.82 m
Height: 1.69 m1.87 m
Opel Frontera is smaller.
Opel Frontera is 17 cm shorter than the Jeep Cherokee, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Frontera is 18 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: no data820 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1137 litres1950 litres
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Frontera is 0.3 metres less than that of the Jeep Cherokee.
Gross weight (kg): 2`4002`390
Safety:
Quality:
below average
no data
Average price (€): 22007400
Pros and Cons: Opel Frontera has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
Jeep Cherokee has
  • timing chain engine
  • higher safety
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