Opel Zafira 2003 1.8i-16V

Opel Zafira 2003 1.8 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Opel Zafira 2003 1.8i-16V has been produced from January, 2003 to August, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 125 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 170 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. This Opel Zafira 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.25 litres.

Opel Zafira 2003 1.8i-16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Opel Zafira 2003 1.8i-16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.

Opel Zafira 2003 1.8i-16V fuel consumption is 8.7 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 58 litres or 15.32 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Opel is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Opel Zafira fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Opel Zafira version with manual gearbox (Opel Zafira 2003 1.8i-16V MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.5 seconds faster (in 11.5 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 8.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 8.6 litres per 100 km.
Opel Zafira 1.8 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Opel Zafira 2003

Opel Zafira 2003 1.8i-16V technical data

Model: Opel Zafira 1.8i-16V
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2003. January ... 2005. August 
Engine: 1796 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 208 g/km
Power: 125 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 170 NM ON 3800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 180 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.7 (combined) 11.9 (urban) 6.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100km (26.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 58 litres (15.3 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.32m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.63m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters
Ground clearance: 150 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 7 seats
Trunk capacity: 150 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1700 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1960 kg

Opel Zafira 2003 1.8i-16V engine Z18XE

Engine reliability and common problems:

Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems.
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1796 cm3
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 60,000 km
Fuel system Injection
Opel Zafira 2003 1.8i-16V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.25 litres (4.5 quarts) More service info
Power 125 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 170 NM ON 3800 RPM
Start of production (year) 2000
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on Opel Astra Opel Vectra Opel Meriva Opel Signum

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Opel Zafira minivan [2003 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Zafira 2003 1.6i-16V

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 101 HP 7.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 2003 1.8i-16V 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 2003 1.8i-16V 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Zafira 2003 OPC Turbo 2.0

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds

2.0 Petrol 200 HP 10.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 2003 2.0 DTi-16V

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 101 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 2003 2.0 DTi-16V 2.0 Diesel 101 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Zafira 2003 2.2i-16V 2.2 Petrol 147 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 2003 2.2i-16V 2.2 Petrol 147 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Zafira 2003 2.2 DTi-16V

Most powerfull diesel version (125 HP)

2.2 Diesel 125 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 2003 reviews
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