Honda CR-V 2002 vs Opel Frontera 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda CR-V engine produces 35 HP more power than Opel Frontera, but torque is 70 NM less than Opel Frontera. Thanks to more power Honda CR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 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 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda CR-V consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 870 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | 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. Honda CR-V 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. | |||
| Honda CR-V 2002 2.0 engine: In 2001, Honda introduced the K-series engine lineup, featuring an aluminum block with an open-deck design and cast-iron cylinder liners. It utilizes a port fuel injection system, a 16-valve aluminum cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, individual ignition coils, a VTC cam ... More about Honda CR-V 2002 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda CR-V is 8 cm shorter than the Opel Frontera, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Honda CR-V is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 389 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
952 litres | 1790 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Honda CR-V has 136 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Frontera (by 838 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CR-V is 1.1 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`910 | 2`450 | |
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| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Honda CR-V has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Frontera has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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