Opel Zafira 2008 1.8
Opel Zafira 2008 1.8 petrol description
Minivan / MPV Opel Zafira 2008 1.8 has been produced from January, 2008 to January, 2011. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 140 horsepower on 6300 rpm and torque 175 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard.
More engine specs
Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat ...
This Opel Zafira 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 GM Dexos2 and oil capacity is 5 litres.
Opel Zafira 2008 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Zafira 2008 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 197 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Opel Zafira 2008 1.8 fuel consumption is 7.2 litres per 100km (13.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 58 litres or 15.32 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 8.2 litres per 100 km, which is 14% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Zafira fuel consumption.

Opel Zafira 2008 1.8 technical data
Model: | Opel Zafira 1.8 | ||
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Body style: | Minivan / MPV | ||
Production period: | 2008. January ... 2011. January | ||
Engine: | 1796 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 172 g/km |
Power: | 140 HP ON 6300 RPM | Torque: | 175 NM ON 3800 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 197 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 (combined) 9.7 (urban) 5.8 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km (28.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres (15.3 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.48m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.63m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | ||
Ground clearance: | 150 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1820 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 2080 kg |
Opel Zafira 2008 1.8 engine Z18XER
Engine reliability and common problems:
Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator.Engine displacement | 1796 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 80.5 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 88.2 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. More service info |
Timing belt change interval | 120,000 km |
Fuel system | Injection |
Opel Zafira 2008 1.8 oil type | 5W-30 GM Dexos2 |
Oil capacity | 5 litres (5.3 quarts) More service info |
Coolant capacity | 6.3 litres (6.7 quarts) |
Power | 140 HP ON 6300 RPM |
Torque | 175 NM ON 3800 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2005 |
Duration of production | 5 years |
Engine also used on | Opel Astra Opel Vectra Opel Signum |
All Opel Zafira minivan [2008 - 2011] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Opel Zafira 2008 1.6
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.6 Petrol | 115 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Opel Zafira 2008 1.7 CDTi
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.7 Diesel | 110 HP | 5.7 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Opel Zafira 2008 1.7 CDTi
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.7 Diesel | 125 HP | 5.7 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Opel Zafira 2008 1.8
Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.8 Petrol | 140 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Opel Zafira 2008 1.8
Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.8 Petrol | 140 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
Opel Zafira 2009 1.8 XER ecoFLEX Jan 2009 — Dec 2010 | 1.8 LPG | 140 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Opel Zafira 2008 1.9 CDTi | 1.9 Diesel | 120 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Opel Zafira 2010 1.9 CDTi
Jan 2010 — Jan 2011 Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP) |
1.9 Diesel | 150 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Opel Zafira 2010 1.9 CDTi
Jan 2010 — Jan 2011 Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP) |
1.9 Diesel | 150 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Opel Zafira 2008 2.0 OPC
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 240 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Opel Zafira 2008 2.2 | 2.2 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Opel Zafira 2008 2.2 | 2.2 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) |