Ford C-Max 2003 vs Opel Zafira 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Ford C-Max engine produces 16 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Opel Zafira. Despite less power, Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Ford C-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford C-Max consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that by driving the Ford C-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Zafira engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.63 m | |
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Ford C-Max is larger, but slightly lower. Ford C-Max is 1 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford C-Max is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 150 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 150 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1700 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Opel Zafira has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford C-Max, so Opel Zafira quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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