Opel Zafira 1999 1.8i-16V

Opel Zafira 1999 1.8 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Opel Zafira 1999 1.8i-16V has been produced from May, 1999 to July, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 116 horsepower on 5400 rpm and torque 170 Nm (Newton metres) on 3400 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 280 000 to 480 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Opel Zafira 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.25 litres.

Opel Zafira 1999 1.8i-16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Opel Zafira 1999 1.8i-16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 175 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Opel Zafira 1999 1.8i-16V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.9 litres per 100km (11.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 12.2 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 58 litres or 15.32 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 9.6 litres per 100 km, which is 8% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Zafira fuel consumption.

Opel Zafira safety

During safety testing Opel Zafira has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Opel Zafira is evaluated with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Opel Zafira got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Opel Zafira version with manual gearbox (Opel Zafira 1999 1.8i-16V MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2 seconds faster (in 12 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 8.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 8.8 litres per 100 km.
Opel Zafira 1999

Opel Zafira 1999 1.8i-16V technical data

Model: Opel Zafira 1.8i-16V
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 1999. May ... 2000. July 
Engine: 1796 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 214 g/km
Power: 116 HP ON 5400 RPM Torque: 170 NM ON 3400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 175 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.9 (combined) 12.2 (urban) 7.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.6 l/100km (24.5 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: 145 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1705 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2040 kg

Opel Zafira 1999 1.8i-16V engine X18XE1

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 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.

Fuel system Injection
Opel Zafira 1999 1.8i-16V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.25 litres (4.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.8 litres (7.2 quarts)
Power 116 HP ON 5400 RPM
Torque 170 NM ON 3400 RPM
Start of production (year) 1998
Duration of production 2 years
Engine also used on Opel Astra Opel Vectra

All Opel Zafira minivan [1999 - 2003] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Zafira 1999 1.6i-16V

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 101 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 1999 1.8i-16V Mai 1999 — Jul 2000 1.8 Petrol 116 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 1999 1.8i-16V Mai 1999 — Jul 2000 1.8 Petrol 116 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Zafira 2000 1.8i-16V Jul 2000 — Jan 2003 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 2000 1.8i-16V Jul 2000 — Jan 2003 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Zafira 2001 OPC Turbo 2.0 Nov 2001 — Jan 2003

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds

2.0 Petrol 192 HP 10.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 1999 2.0 Di-16V Aug 1999 — Jul 2000

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 82 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 2000 2.0 DTi-16V Jul 2000 — Jan 2003

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 101 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 2000 2.2i-16V Jul 2000 — Jan 2003 2.2 Petrol 147 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 2000 2.2i-16V Jul 2000 — Jan 2003 2.2 Petrol 147 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Zafira 2002 2.2 DTi-16V Jan 2002 — Jan 2003

Most powerfull diesel version (125 HP)

2.2 Diesel 125 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 1999 reviews
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