Mazda MPV 1999 vs Opel Zafira 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda MPV) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Zafira) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 122 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MPV engine produces 21 HP more power than Opel Zafira, but torque is 55 NM less than Opel Zafira. Despite the higher power, Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 6.6 | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MPV consumes 3.5 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 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Opel Zafira 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: | 630'000 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 Mazda MPV engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.75 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.63 m | |
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Mazda MPV is larger. Mazda MPV is 43 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mazda MPV is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 294 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1700 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mazda MPV has more luggage space (by 149 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 100 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`230 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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