Honda CR-V 1997 vs Opel Frontera 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 128 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 182 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda CR-V engine produces 13 HP more power than Opel Frontera, but torque is 78 NM less than Opel Frontera. Thanks to more power Honda CR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Frontera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda CR-V consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda CR-V could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda CR-V consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Frontera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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 Honda CR-V engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Omega, Opel Sintra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.53 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.74 m | |
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Honda CR-V is smaller. Honda CR-V is 13 cm shorter than the Opel Frontera, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Honda CR-V is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 389 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
670 litres | 1790 litres | |
| Honda CR-V has 14 litres less trunk space than the Opel Frontera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Frontera (by 1120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CR-V is 0.9 metres less than that of the Opel Frontera, which means Honda CR-V can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
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