Opel Zafira 2011 vs Opel Zafira 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira 2011 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira 2011 engine produces 45 HP more power than Opel Zafira 2005, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Opel Zafira 2005. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira 2011 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira 2011 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira 2011 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira 2005, which means that by driving the Opel Zafira 2011 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Zafira 2011 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: | 350'000 km | 470'000 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 2005 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, 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 2005 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Zafira 2011 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: | 4.66 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.64 m | |
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Opel Zafira 2011 is larger. Opel Zafira 2011 is 19 cm longer than the Opel Zafira 2005, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Zafira 2011 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 152 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 152 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 710 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1860 litres | 1820 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Opel Zafira 2011 has more luggage space (by 12 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira 2011 (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira 2011 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira 2005. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Zafira 2011 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira 2005 has serious deffects in 430 percent more cases than Opel Zafira 2011, so Opel Zafira 2011 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 1400 | |
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