Kia Sportage 1999 vs Opel Zafira 2005

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Kia Sportage
1999 - 2006
Opel Zafira
2005 - 2008
Body: Crossover / SUVMinivan / MPV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Kia Sportage is available with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Opel Zafira can be equipped with front wheel drive.
Engines: 2.01.6 - 2.2

Performance

Power: 83 - 128 HP94 - 240 HP
Torque: 157 - 195 NM133 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.7 - 20.5 seconds7.8 - 17 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.1 - 11.85.2 - 9.6
Kia Sportage petrol engines consumes on average 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Zafira. On average, Kia Sportage equipped with diesel engines consume 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.36 m4.47 m
Width: 1.76 m1.80 m
Height: 1.65 m1.64 m
Kia Sportage is smaller, but slightly higher.
Kia Sportage is 11 cm shorter than the Opel Zafira, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sportage is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 640 litres140 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
2220 litres1820 litres
Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Kia Sportage has 500 litres more trunk space than the Opel Zafira. The Opel Zafira may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sportage (by 400 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`955~ 2`150
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 22001800
Pros and Cons: Kia Sportage has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
Opel Zafira has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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