Ford C-Max 2004 vs Opel Zafira 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford C-Max engine produces 9 HP more power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Opel Zafira. Thanks to more power Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford C-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford C-Max consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that by driving the Ford C-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Zafira might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.64 m | |
| Ford C-Max is 14 cm shorter than the Opel Zafira, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford C-Max is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 140 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1820 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Ford C-Max can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`075 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Ford C-Max has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Zafira, so Ford C-Max quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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