Opel Zafira 2003 2.0 DTi-16V

Opel Zafira 2003 2.0 diesel description

Minivan / MPV Opel Zafira 2003 2.0 DTi-16V has been produced from January, 2003 to August, 2005. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 101 horsepower on 4300 rpm and torque 230 Nm (Newton metres) on 1950 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 280 up to 480 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Opel Zafira 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

Opel Zafira 2003 2.0 DTi-16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Opel Zafira 2003 2.0 DTi-16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 172 km/h.

Opel Zafira 2003 2.0 DTi-16V fuel consumption is 7.3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (13.7 km/l), city fuel economy - 9.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 58 litres or 15.32 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 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 2.0 DTi-16V MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.5 seconds faster (in 14 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 14 % - 6.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 6.9 litres per 100 km.
Opel Zafira 2003

Opel Zafira 2003 2.0 DTi-16V technical data

Model: Opel Zafira 2.0 DTi-16V
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2003. January ... 2005. August 
Engine: 1995 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 196 g/km
Power: 101 HP ON 4300 RPM Torque: 230 NM ON 1950 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 172 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.3 (combined) 9.5 (urban) 6.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.4 l/100km (31.8 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)

Opel Zafira 2003 2.0 DTi-16V engine Y20DTH

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 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 1995 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90 mm
Compression ratio 18.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Opel Zafira 2003 2.0 DTi-16V oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts)
Power 101 HP ON 4300 RPM
Torque 230 NM ON 1950 RPM
Start of production (year) 2000
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Opel Astra Opel Signum

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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