Opel Zafira 2011 vs Ford Galaxy 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is a more dynamic driving. Opel Zafira engine produces 35 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Ford Galaxy. Due to the lower power, Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that by driving the Opel Zafira over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 Ford Galaxy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Insignia | Used also on Ford Mondeo | |
| 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. | |||
| Opel Zafira 2011 2.0 engine: The Opel 2.0 CDTI A20DTH is a strong and efficient diesel engine that delivers good performance and reasonable fuel consumption. However, it also has several well-known weak points that require attention if long service life is expected. With proper care the engine can cover high mileage, but neglecting maintenance ... More about Opel Zafira 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
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Opel Zafira is smaller. Opel Zafira is 16 cm shorter than the Ford Galaxy, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 152 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 152 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 710 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1860 litres | 2325 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford Galaxy has more luggage space (by 238 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Galaxy (by 465 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.5 metres less than that of the Ford Galaxy, which means Opel Zafira can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`505 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 6200 | |
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