Subaru Forester 1997 vs Opel Frontera 1995

Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison

 
Subaru Forester
1997 - 2000
Opel Frontera
1995 - 1998
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual
Subaru Forester is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Opel Frontera is available only with manual gearbox.
Engines: 2.0 (petrol)2.0 - 2.8 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Opel Frontera is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 125 - 170 HP113 - 116 HP
Torque: 184 - 240 NM170 - 287 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 - 12.4 seconds15.6 - 16 seconds
In general, Subaru Forester are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Opel Frontera. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.0 - 10.59.0 - 11.8
Subaru Forester petrol engines consumes on average 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Opel Frontera.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.45 m4.19 m
Width: 1.74 m1.78 m
Height: 1.59 m1.72 m
Subaru Forester is 26 cm longer than the Opel Frontera, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 13 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 406 litres300 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1525 litres1160 litres
Subaru Forester has more luggage capacity.
Subaru Forester has 106 litres more trunk space than the Opel Frontera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 365 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.8 meters
Gross weight: ~ 1`905 kg~ 2`430 kg
Net weight:~ 1`443 kg~ 1`784 kg
Load capacity:~ 462 kg~ 646 kg
Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 40 procentiem less than Opel Frontera. Therefore, Opel Frontera is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
high

average
Average price (€): 18001800
Pros and Cons: Subaru Forester has
  • both manual and automatic
  • only petrol engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
Opel Frontera has
  • manual gearbox only
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
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