Honda CR-V 1997 vs Opel Frontera 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda CR-V) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Frontera) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 128 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 182 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda CR-V engine produces 12 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 6.3 seconds faster.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda CR-V consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera, which means that by driving the Honda CR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda CR-V consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.75 m | |
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Honda CR-V is smaller. Honda CR-V is 16 cm shorter than the Opel Frontera, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Honda CR-V is 7 cm lower.  | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down  | 
670 litres | 1720 litres | |
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Opel Frontera has more luggage space. Honda CR-V has 165 litres less trunk space than the Opel Frontera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Frontera (by 1050 litres).  | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CR-V is 1.8 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`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high  | average  | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
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