Opel Zafira 1999 1.8i-16V

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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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
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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 Aisin AW50-40LS automatic gearbox with 4 gears. With proper servicing, Aisin AW50-40LS gearbox has an average lifespan (mileage before needing serious repairs or rebuild) of 300,000 km. The most common problem with this gearbox is with the torque converter, which tends to become contaminated with wear products and fail if oil change intervals are not observed.
Opel Zafira 1999 1.8i-16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Opel Zafira 1999 1.8i-16V fuel consumption is 9.1 litres per 100km (11 km/l), city fuel economy - 12.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 58 litres or 15.32 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Opel is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. 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 2000 1.8i-16V MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.5 seconds faster (in 11.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 8.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 8.7 litres per 100 km.

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