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Ford Capri vs Vauxhall Frontera comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Capri or Vauxhall Frontera?

Ford Capri vs Vauxhall Frontera: Key differences

Ford Capri

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Vauxhall Frontera

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Capri

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Frontera is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Ford Capri costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,608 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Capri is slightly more efficient: consuming 13.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Frontera. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Capri offers visibly more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 219 km more than the Vauxhall Frontera.

Frontera

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Capri offers considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 195 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Capri is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Capri delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 449 Nm more.

Capri

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is substantially lighter – 1,394 kg compared to 2,001 kg. The difference is around 607 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Capri offers somewhat more boot space – 572 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 112 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Capri carries marginally more – 587 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Capri is decisively ahead 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.

from £36,300
Capri

Ford Capri

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 439 - 627 km
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Reviews Ford Capri

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Florian
28 Oct 2025, 15:19:26

I've been driving the new Capri for two weeks now. It looks fantastic, runs smoothly and has plenty of punch. The interior's been modernised throughout and the software is rock‑solid. Range is good, too. I'm really pleasantly surprised.

Vauxhall Frontera

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Reviews Vauxhall Frontera

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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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
36,300 - 51,800 £
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
439 - 627 km
Electric Range
308 - 408 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,001 - 2,206 kg
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity
572 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,872 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
539 - 587 kg
Payload
436 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Ford Capri?

The Ford Capri is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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