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Audi A7 vs Vauxhall Frontera comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Vauxhall Frontera?

Audi A7 vs Vauxhall Frontera: Key differences

Audi A7

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Vauxhall Frontera

4.2 (8 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Frontera is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,294 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Frontera offers considerably more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 332 km more than the Audi A7.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers considerably more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 485 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 620 Nm more.

A7

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is visibly lighter – 1,394 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 376 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers somewhat more boot space – 535 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries barely more – 600 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 68 km
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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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Vauxhall Frontera

The Opel Frontera is a rugged, no-nonsense SUV that balances off-road capability with comfortable everyday driving. It offers straightforward mechanics and a practical cabin, making it a sensible choice for buyers who value durability over flash.

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Reviews Vauxhall Frontera

4.2 (8 Reviews)
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Overall impressions are mixed: many owners appreciate the Frontera’s practicality, roomy interior, comfortable seats and straightforward controls, while a significant portion criticise perceived cheap build quality and missing or poorly documented features. Typical positives tend to be the generous cargo space, comfortable seating and easy-to-use layout; typical negatives often mention fit-and-finish shortcomings, some absent functions and fuel consumption that can be higher than expected. Because opinions range from satisfied family commuters to strongly negative experiences, there isn’t a clear consensus on refinement or long-term reliability.
Pascal
5 Jun 2026, 04:10:37

A thoroughly bad cheap car. Feels like a C3 Aircross for the poor.

That's a reason to change employers! Terrible car.

It already has a nickname, "Klapperchen"

I think any Dacia is better!

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Roch
18 May 2026, 10:12:50

Automatic gearbox and certain features, like the windshield wipers that aren’t optional; the trunk capacity is larger on the 5-seat Frontera.

Wolfgang
6 May 2026, 04:24:52

I just like the Opel better (maybe only because I'm very disappointed in VW and therefore also in its subsidiaries).

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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

My purchase decision was based on the following criteria:
- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
- clear, well‑laid‑out cockpit

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
308 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
0 - 118 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
-
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
436 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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