Mazda MPV 2003 vs Opel Zafira 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Mazda MPV is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MPV engine produces 35 HP more power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Opel Zafira. Thanks to more power Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MPV consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MPV could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MPV consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda MPV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 440'000 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: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, 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: | 4.80 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.63 m | |
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Mazda MPV is larger. Mazda MPV is 48 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mazda MPV is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 294 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2745 litres | 1700 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mazda MPV has more luggage space (by 144 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda MPV (by 1045 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MPV is 0.9 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Mazda MPV can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`395 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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