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Vauxhall Frontera vs Suzuki Across comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 49,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Frontera or Suzuki Across?

Vauxhall Frontera vs Suzuki Across: Key differences

Vauxhall Frontera

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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Suzuki Across

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely 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:

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

Vauxhall Frontera is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Suzuki Across costs 49,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Across uses 1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Frontera offers significantly more range – reaching up to 408 km, about 333 km more than the Suzuki Across.

Across

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Suzuki Across offers substantially more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 161 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Across is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

Frontera

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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is significantly lighter – 1,394 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 681 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Suzuki Across offers barely more boot space – 490 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Frontera carries visibly more – 570 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Across 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.

£49,877
Across

Suzuki Across

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 75 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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Suzuki Across

The Suzuki Across is Suzuki's take on a roomy, efficient plug-in SUV handed down from its Toyota cousin, marrying sensible practicality with a polished, grown-up driving character. It won't thrill those chasing sporty drama, but for buyers who value measured refinement, low running costs and lots of usable space, it's an unexpectedly accomplished and subtly premium package.

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Reviews Suzuki Across

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Price
49,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
308 - 408 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 119 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
-
Length
4,635 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,690 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,604 L
Payload
436 - 570 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Power HP
306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Power kW
225 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Suzuki
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Frontera have?

The Vauxhall Frontera is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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