Suzuki Vitara 1995 vs Opel Frontera 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 15.6 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 21 HP more power than Opel Frontera, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Opel Frontera. Thanks to more power Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 11.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 12.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Vitara consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Vitara consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 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: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Opel Frontera 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: | 4.12 m | 4.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
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Suzuki Vitara is smaller. Suzuki Vitara is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Frontera, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Vitara is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 263 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
438 litres | 1160 litres | |
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Opel Frontera has more luggage space. Suzuki Vitara has 37 litres less trunk space than the Opel Frontera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Frontera (by 722 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Vitara is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Frontera. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 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 (€): | 2800 | 1800 | |
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