Mazda 5 2008 vs Opel Zafira 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 5 engine produces 94 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Opel Zafira. Due to the lower power, Mazda 5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 5 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 5 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.63 m | |
| Mazda 5 and Opel Zafira are practically the same length. | |||
| 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 |
1566 litres | 1820 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 254 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`200 | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 3000 | |
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