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Vauxhall Frontera vs Land Rover Discovery - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (145 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (20500 £ vs 67400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Frontera or Land Rover Discovery?

Vauxhall Frontera

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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Land Rover Discovery

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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20500 £, while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67400 £. That’s a price difference of around 46886 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Frontera manages with 5.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.40 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.

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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 Land Rover Discovery has a decisively edge – offering 350 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 205 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.30 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Discovery performs slight better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Vauxhall Frontera tops out at 194 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Discovery pulls decisively stronger with 700 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is convincingly lighter – 1344 kg compared to 2391 kg. The difference is around 1047 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers decisively more room – 986 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 526 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Discovery performs distinct better – up to 2061 L, which is about 461 L more than the Vauxhall Frontera.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Discovery to a small extent takes the win – 803 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 159 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Land Rover Discovery proves to be shows small but notable strengths and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Land Rover Discovery is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £67,400
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Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.4 - 8.6 L
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Vauxhall Frontera

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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4.3 (2 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
20500 - 30000 £
Price
67400 - 96900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.20 L
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
305 - 408 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 119 g/km
co2
221 - 224 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
89 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1344 - 1610 kg
Curb weight
2391 - 2442 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
4385 mm
Length
4956 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
2073 mm
Height
1635 mm
Height
1846 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 L
Max trunk capacity
1997 - 2061 L
Payload
436 - 644 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 14.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
143 - 194 km/h
Max Speed
194 - 209 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
2997 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Land Rover

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What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Frontera?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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