Volkswagen Sharan (2000 – 2010) vs Opel Frontera (1998 – 2004): specs compared
Both offer around 204 hp at most. The Volkswagen Sharan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.9 s against 10.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 217 km/h against 184 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 9.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,553 kg against 1,635 kg. The Volkswagen Sharan dates from 2000 – 2010, the Opel Frontera from 1998 – 2004.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Sharan
2000 – 2010
|
Opel
Frontera
1998 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2010 | 1998 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 204 hp | 116 – 205 hp |
| Torque | 170 – 310 Nm | 202 – 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.9 – 15.2 s | 10.3 – 13.9 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 217 km/h | 155 – 184 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.2 – 10.5 L/100 km | 9.1 – 13.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,270 – 4,661 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,689 – 1,740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,461 – 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,553 – 1,622 kg | 1,635 – 1,761 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.