Ford S-Max 2015 vs Opel Zafira 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Ford S-Max engine produces 15 HP more power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Zafira. Despite the higher power, Ford S-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 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 Ford S-Max consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that by driving the Ford S-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford S-Max consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford S-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Opel Zafira 2011 2.0 engine: The Opel 2.0 CDTI A20DTH is a strong and efficient diesel engine that delivers good performance and reasonable fuel consumption. However, it also has several well-known weak points that require attention if long service life is expected. With proper care the engine can cover high mileage, but neglecting maintenance ... More about Opel Zafira 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.69 m | |
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Ford S-Max is larger, but slightly lower. Ford S-Max is 14 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 10 cm wider, while the height of Ford S-Max is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 152 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 285 litres | 152 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 710 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2020 litres | 1860 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford S-Max has more luggage space (by 133 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford S-Max (by 160 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford S-Max is 0.6 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Ford S-Max can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`615 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford S-Max has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 5600 | |
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