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 July, 2000 to January, 2003. 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 1999 1.8i-16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Zafira 1999 1.8i-16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 188 km/h.

Opel Zafira 1999 1.8i-16V fuel consumption is 8.6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.9 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.

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 automatic gearbox (Opel Zafira 2000 1.8i-16V AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.5 seconds later (in 13 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 9.1 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 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 1999

Opel Zafira 1999 1.8i-16V technical data

Model: Opel Zafira 1.8i-16V
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2000. July ... 2003. January 
Engine: 1796 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 207 g/km
Power: 125 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 170 NM ON 3800 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 188 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.6 (combined) 11.4 (urban) 6.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.7 l/100km (27 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: 1700 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1972 kg

Opel Zafira 1999 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 1999 1.8i-16V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.25 litres (4.5 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 6.8 litres (7.2 quarts)
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 [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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