Ford C-Max 2003 vs Opel Zafira 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Ford C-Max engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Opel Zafira. Despite less power, Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.4 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 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Zafira 2005 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.64 m | |
| Ford C-Max is 14 cm shorter than the Opel Zafira, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford C-Max is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 140 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1820 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Ford C-Max can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | no data | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Ford C-Max has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Zafira, so Ford C-Max quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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