Suzuki Vitara 1991 vs Opel Frontera 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 15.6 seconds | |
| Suzuki Vitara engine produces 18 HP less power than Opel Frontera, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Opel Frontera. Despite less power, Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 11.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 12.2 l/100km | |
|
The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Vitara consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera, which means that by driving the Suzuki Vitara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Vitara consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Baleno | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Vitara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
|
Suzuki Vitara is smaller. Suzuki Vitara is 16 cm shorter than the Opel Frontera, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Vitara is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1160 litres | |
|
Suzuki Vitara has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Vitara has 280 litres more trunk space than the Opel Frontera. The Opel Frontera may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Frontera has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Suzuki Vitara has
|
Opel Frontera has
| |