Ford S-Max 2006 vs Opel Zafira 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford S-Max engine produces 70 HP more power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Opel Zafira. Thanks to more power Ford S-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford S-Max consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford S-Max could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford S-Max consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford S-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford S-Max engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| 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: | 4.77 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.64 m | |
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Ford S-Max is larger. Ford S-Max is 30 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford S-Max is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 854 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 854 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2100 litres | 1820 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford S-Max has more luggage space (by 714 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford S-Max (by 280 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford S-Max is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Ford S-Max can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`420 | 2`135 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Ford S-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford S-Max, so Ford S-Max quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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