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Vauxhall Frontera vs Fiat Pandina comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 65 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Frontera or Fiat Pandina?

Vauxhall Frontera vs Fiat Pandina: Key differences

Vauxhall Frontera

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Fiat Pandina

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • noticeably 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

Frontera

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat Pandina is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Vauxhall Frontera costs 20,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Pandina uses 5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Pandina

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 Vauxhall Frontera offers significantly more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 65 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Frontera is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Fiat Pandina takes 14.1 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Frontera delivers significantly more torque with 230 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 138 Nm more.

Frontera

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, Fiat Pandina is noticeably lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,394 kg. The difference is around 339 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Frontera offers significantly more boot space – 460 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Frontera carries clearly more – 570 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Frontera is far ahead overall 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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Frontera

Vauxhall Frontera

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 308 - 400 km
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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

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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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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Fiat Pandina

The Fiat Pandina, commonly referred to as a spirited urban companion, boasts a charm that's both nostalgic and contemporary. Its compact design embraces city streets with an agile grace, making it an excellent choice for bustling environments. With a reputation for reliability and an economical approach, the Pandina continues to win hearts as a beloved everyday vehicle.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Price
14,100 - 18,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
308 - 400 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 118 g/km
co2
113 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,643 - 1,662 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
436 - 570 kg
Payload
365 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Power HP
65 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 14.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
92 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Power kW
48 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Fiat
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Frontera have?

The Vauxhall Frontera is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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