Ford S-Max 2006 vs Opel Zafira 2005
| 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 | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.2 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 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.6 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 0.3 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford S-Max consumes 0.5 litres more 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 | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford S-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 470'000 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 Mondeo, Ford Focus, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Ford S-Max 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 | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.64 m | |
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Ford S-Max is larger. Ford S-Max is 30 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford S-Max is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 854 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 854 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2100 litres | 1820 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford S-Max has more luggage space (by 714 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`180 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Zafira has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford S-Max, so Opel Zafira quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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