Mazda 5 2008 vs Opel Zafira 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 5 engine produces 4 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Zafira. Due to the lower power, Mazda 5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 5 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 5 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 430'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including 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. Opel Zafira might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Zafira 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: | 4.51 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: | 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 |
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`150 | 2`160 | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
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