Ford S-Max 2010 vs Opel Zafira 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford S-Max engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Zafira. Thanks to more power Ford S-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford S-Max consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford S-Max could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford S-Max consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 700 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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: | 4 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Galaxy | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Insignia, Opel Mokka | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Zafira 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: | 4.77 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 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 11 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 6 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 |
2000 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 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford S-Max is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford S-Max has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 6000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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