Chevrolet Orlando 2011 vs Opel Zafira 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Orlando is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Orlando engine produces 43 HP more power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Opel Zafira. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Orlando reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Chevrolet Orlando consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Orlando over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Orlando consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Cruze | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Zafira might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Orlando engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.64 m | |
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Chevrolet Orlando is larger, but slightly lower. Chevrolet Orlando is 18 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 458 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
458 litres | 1820 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Chevrolet Orlando has more luggage space (by 318 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 1362 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Orlando is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`287 | 2`180 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 1800 | |
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