Vauxhall Frontera Mk II Sport 2.5 TD (116 Hp)
People\'s Opinion
N/A / 5
Mk II Sport Overview:
Vauxhall Frontera (Mk II Sport). With 260 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1755 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 16 s). The top speed reaches 155 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
An older generation diesel, it's the slowest in the lineup with a 0-100 km/h time of 16 seconds, prioritizing robustness and torque over speed.
Fuel Economy
While a diesel, its older design might not be as efficient as the DTI engines, but it still offers decent economy for its era.
Best Use Case:
Heavy-duty use, towing, or those seeking a simple, robust diesel engine for challenging conditions, where refinement is secondary.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Strong off-road capability for its class
- • Good value on the used market
- • Spacious interior and decent boot capacity
- • Robust and simple mechanicals (especially older diesels)
- • Available with a powerful V6 engine option
Cons:
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Poor Euro NCAP safety rating (2 stars)
- • On-road refinement and handling are not its strong suit
- • Fuel economy can be poor, especially with petrol engines
- • Some engines can be noisy and unrefined
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Sport: 1995 - 1996).
| General: |
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
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| Model: | Frontera |
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| Generation: | Mk II Sport |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 TD (116 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1996 |
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| End of production: | 1998 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | SUV |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 3 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 116 Hp @ 3600 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 46.4 Hp/l [76mm more] |
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| Torque: | 260 Nm @ 1800 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | VM41B More details about the engine VM41B |
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| Engine displacement: | 2500 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
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| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
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| Valvetrain: | OHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 6.3 l |
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| Coolant: | 8.8 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 94 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 21:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.8 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 16 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 16 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 155 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.1 kg/Hp, 66.1 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.8 kg/Nm, 148.1 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 15.2 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1755 |
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| Max. weight: | 2510 |
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| Max load: | 755 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1160 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 300 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4268 mm mm [76mm more] |
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| Width: | 1787 mm mm [7mm more] |
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| Height: | 1692 mm mm [29mm less] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2462 mm mm [132mm more] |
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| Front track: | 1515 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1520 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 235/70 R16 |
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| Wheel rims size | 6.5J |
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| Front suspension | Torsion |
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| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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