Mazda 5 2008 vs Opel Zafira 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 5 engine produces 33 HP more power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Opel Zafira. Thanks to more power Mazda 5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 5 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 5 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 390'000 km | 480'000 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 Opel Zafira engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, 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. | |||
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`250 | 2`180 | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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