Opel Zafira 2011 vs Renault Espace 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 165 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 15 HP more power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Renault Espace. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that by driving the Opel Zafira over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Espace 2010 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.73 m | |
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Opel Zafira is smaller. Opel Zafira and Renault Espace are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 152 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 152 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 710 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1860 litres | 2860 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 139 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1000 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Espace, which means Opel Zafira can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 4800 | |
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