Global EV Comparison: Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh vs Opel Frontera Electric 44 kWh

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) has a starting price of €23400, compared to the Opel Frontera Electric 44 kWh (2024-…), which starts at €28990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh Opel Frontera Electric 44 kWh
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China Slovakia
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €23400 €28990
GCC Score 4.6 5

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Opel Frontera Electric 44 kWh (2024-…) has a larger battery, the Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh Opel Frontera Electric 44 kWh
Range (WLTP) 310 km 305 km
Range (GCC) 264 km 259 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 42.3 kWh 45 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 40 kWh 44 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.2 kWh/100 km 17 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.6 km/kWh 5.89 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.1 5.5

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Opel Frontera Electric 44 kWh (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) maxes out at 88 kW.

The Opel Frontera Electric 44 kWh (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.4 kW, whereas the Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh Opel Frontera Electric 44 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 6.6 kW 7.4 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 88 kW 100 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.7 4.2

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The Opel Frontera Electric 44 kWh (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh Opel Frontera Electric 44 kWh
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 70 kW 83 kW
Motor Power (hp) 94 hp 111 hp
Motor Torque 160 Nm 120 Nm
0-100 km/h 12.5 s 12.1 s
Top Speed 140 km/h 140 km/h
Performance Score 1.8 1.8

Dimensions

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh Opel Frontera Electric 44 kWh
Length 4020 mm 4385 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1810 mm 1795 mm
Height 1570 mm 1655 mm
Wheelbase 2663 mm 2670 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Opel Frontera Electric 44 kWh (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The Opel Frontera Electric 44 kWh (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 350 kg, whereas the Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh Opel Frontera Electric 44 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1430 kg 1514 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 326 l 460 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 945 l 1600 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 350 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 4.2 5.8
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