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Jeep Avenger vs Vauxhall Frontera – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Avenger or Vauxhall Frontera?

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Street Presence and Design Personality

The Jeep Avenger arrives with the kind of upright, rugged looks that wink at adventurous weekend plans, while the Opel Frontera opts for a broader, more composed silhouette that feels quietly grown-up; both wear their intentions on their sleeves. Inside the showroom both turn heads for different reasons — one trades off rugged charm for urban flair, the other promises restrained refinement. If style matters as much as substance, your choice will say as much about you as the car.

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What It’s Like Behind the Wheel

The Avenger steers with a lively, eager temperament that makes city streets and twisty lanes feel engaging, while the Frontera prefers to reassure with composed stability and a more relaxed gait on the motorway. Both put a friendly smile on the driver’s face, but their personalities diverge when you ask for punchiness versus calm authority. Pick the one that matches whether you prefer to play or to cruise.

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Cabin Comfort and Everyday Usability

Step inside the Avenger and you notice a driver-centric layout aimed at making short trips feel effortless; the Frontera leans toward roomy practicality and an interior that prioritises family comfort over sporting theatrics. Controls are broadly intuitive in both, though the feel of materials and seat support will sway long-trip comfort in one direction or the other. For buyers who spend hours a day behind the wheel, perceived comfort and ergonomics should be front of mind.

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Packaging and Practical Life

On practicality the two take different tacks: one car favors flexible space and family-minded practicality, while the other trades some bulk for a more city-friendly footprint and easier manoeuvring. Everyday usability — from loading groceries to handling a school-run — will reveal which architecture suits your routine, and both make sensible choices for different kinds of households. Think about how often you’ll fold seats, ferry people, or wrestle with parking before deciding.

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Ownership Feel and Usability

Living with either car is straightforward: both aim for fuss-free interaction and low-stress ownership, but the tone varies — one feels playful and nimble, the other steady and workmanlike. Visibility, door apertures and entry height make day-to-day life easier or more effortful depending on who’s getting in and what they’re carrying. Buyers focused on convenience and low hassle will find solid merits in each.

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Who Should Consider Which One

If you’re an urban stylist who enjoys an engaging drive and a car that looks like an invitation to explore, the Avenger will likely tug at your heartstrings; if you’re a family-first buyer who values sensible space, calm cruising and straightforward practicality, the Frontera will feel like a smarter long-term companion. Neither choice is right for everyone, so match the car to the life you lead and the journeys you make. Read on to find out which model takes the DriveDuel crown — the reveal comes next.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Frontera has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20500 £, while the Jeep Avenger costs 21900 £. That’s a price difference of around 1457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Jeep Avenger manages with 4.90 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Jeep Avenger: with 15.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 15.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.30 kWh.

As for range, the Vauxhall Frontera performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 408 km, about 8 km more than the Jeep Avenger.

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 Jeep Avenger has a slight edge – offering 156 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 194 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Jeep Avenger pulls slightly stronger with 260 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Jeep Avenger is somewhat lighter – 1180 kg compared to 1344 kg. The difference is around 164 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Frontera offers to a small extent more room – 460 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Frontera performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1600 L, which is about 323 L more than the Jeep Avenger.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Frontera distinct takes the win – 644 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 142 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Frontera proves to be wins solidly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Frontera is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Vauxhall Frontera

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.20 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.8 - 18.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 305 - 408 km
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Jeep Avenger

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The Jeep Avenger shrinks Jeep's boxy, adventurous styling into a city-friendly electric crossover that looks just as at home on tight streets as it does on muddy weekend lanes. It's a savvy pick for drivers who want go-anywhere attitude without the truck-size ego — practical inside, lively around town and ready to tackle a bit of rough stuff when the mood strikes.

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Vauxhall Frontera

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The Opel Frontera wears its rugged, go-anywhere intentions proudly, serving up a simple, no-nonsense package that feels as comfortable off the beaten track as it does at the supermarket. It won’t set hearts racing with glamour, but its honest practicality and rugged charm make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over style.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21900 - 36900 £
Price
20500 - 30000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L
Consumption L/100km
5.20 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.50 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.2 kWh
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
305 - 408 km
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
0 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1180 - 1520 kg
Curb weight
1344 - 1610 kg
Trunk capacity
325 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
4084 - 4088 mm
Length
4385 mm
Width
1776 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1527 - 1541 mm
Height
1635 mm
Max trunk capacity
1218 - 1277 L
Max trunk capacity
1600 L
Payload
494 - 502 kg
Payload
436 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
150 - 194 km/h
Max Speed
143 - 194 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Vauxhall

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What drivetrain options does the Jeep Avenger have?

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

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