Ford S-Max 2006 vs Opel Zafira 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Ford S-Max engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Zafira, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Ford S-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford S-Max 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 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford S-Max consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 770 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: | 560'000 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 Ford S-Max engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max | 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. Ford S-Max might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Ford S-Max 2006 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford S-Max 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.63 m | |
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Ford S-Max is larger. Ford S-Max is 29 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford S-Max is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 854 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 854 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2100 litres | 1820 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford S-Max (by 280 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford S-Max is 0.5 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`505 | 2`205 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Ford S-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 S-Max quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2200 | |
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