Mazda 5 2010 vs Opel Zafira 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
| Mazda 5 engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Opel Zafira. Despite the higher power, Mazda 5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that by driving the Mazda 5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Zafira can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Zafira version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | Used also on Opel Astra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 5 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: | 4.59 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.63 m | |
| Mazda 5 is 11 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 5 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 112 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 112 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1485 litres | 1820 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 335 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 5 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Mazda 5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mazda 5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 5, so Mazda 5 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2800 | |
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