Kia Carens 2006 vs Opel Zafira 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Kia Carens is more dynamic to drive. Kia Carens engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Opel Zafira. Thanks to more power Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 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 Kia Carens 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 Kia Carens could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Carens consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Zafira gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Optima, Kia Magentis | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.63 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Carens is 7 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Carens is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2106 litres | 1820 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Kia Carens has 140 litres less trunk space than the Opel Zafira. This could mean that the Kia Carens uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Carens (by 286 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Kia Carens can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
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