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Vauxhall Frontera vs Mitsubishi Grandis comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Frontera or Mitsubishi Grandis?

Vauxhall Frontera vs Mitsubishi Grandis: Key differences

Vauxhall Frontera

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
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Mitsubishi Grandis

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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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:

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 Mitsubishi Grandis costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Grandis uses 4.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Grandis

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 Mitsubishi Grandis offers only slightly more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 9.1 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi Grandis delivers somewhat more torque with 265 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

Frontera

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Grandis is barely lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 1,394 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Grandis offers visibly more boot space – 576 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Frontera carries slightly more – 570 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Frontera shows a few small advantages 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 £20,700
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 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 308 - 408 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

4.4 (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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Mitsubishi Grandis

The Mitsubishi Grandis is a no-nonsense MPV that hides a surprisingly sleek profile, making family duty look almost stylish. It’s spacious, easy to drive, and built to shrug off daily chaos, though the cabin feels dated and it prefers a relaxed cruise to any hot-hatch antics.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Price
25,200 - 35,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
308 - 408 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 119 g/km
co2
98 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,525 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
436 - 570 kg
Payload
395 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
245 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Power kW
104 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,333 - 1,789 cm3

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

The Vauxhall Frontera is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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