Suzuki Grand Vitara 2003 vs Opel Frontera 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 6 HP less power than Opel Frontera, but torque is 10 NM more than Opel Frontera. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.2 | |
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The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera, which means that by driving the Suzuki Grand Vitara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 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: | 195 mm (7.7 inches) | 208 mm (8.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Frontera 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: | 3.92 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.69 m | |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Grand Vitara is 35 cm shorter than the Opel Frontera, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 258 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
828 litres | 1137 litres | |
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Opel Frontera has more luggage space. Suzuki Grand Vitara has 62 litres less trunk space than the Opel Frontera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Frontera (by 309 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 1.2 metres less than that of the Opel Frontera, which means Suzuki Grand Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`300 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Frontera has serious deffects in 235 percent more cases than Suzuki Grand Vitara, so Suzuki Grand Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2200 | |
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