Opel Zafira 2011 vs Mazda 5 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 165 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 21 HP more power than Mazda 5, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Mazda 5. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5, which means that by driving the Opel Zafira over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Zafira gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 5 2010 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.62 m | |
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Opel Zafira is larger. Opel Zafira is 7 cm longer than the Mazda 5, 7 cm wider, while the height of Opel Zafira is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 152 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 152 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 710 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1860 litres | 1485 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Opel Zafira has more luggage space (by 40 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 375 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 5, which means Opel Zafira can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 5 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 5200 | |
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