Mazda 5 2008 vs Opel Zafira 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Mazda 5 engine produces 25 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Opel Zafira. Despite less power, Mazda 5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 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 Mazda 5 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 5 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 5 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 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. | |||
| Opel Zafira 2008 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.63 m | |
| Mazda 5 is 3 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 5 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 115 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 115 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1678 litres | 1820 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 142 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`110 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 5 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
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