Opel Zafira 2008 vs Ford S-Max 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is a more dynamic driving. Opel Zafira engine produces 30 HP less power than Ford S-Max, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Ford S-Max. Due to the lower power, Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 9.4 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 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max, which means that by driving the Opel Zafira over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford S-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.66 m | |
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Opel Zafira is smaller. Opel Zafira is 29 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 540 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1820 litres | 2100 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford S-Max (by 280 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.5 metres less than that of the Ford S-Max, which means Opel Zafira can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 2`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Ford S-Max has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Zafira, so Ford S-Max quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3400 | |
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