Opel Zafira 2008 vs Fiat Doblo 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.2 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: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 20 HP more power than Fiat Doblo, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Fiat Doblo. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Doblo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Doblo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Doblo 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: | 480'000 km | 320'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Astra | Used also on Fiat Grande Punto | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat Doblo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Fiat Doblo 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: | 4.48 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.85 m | |
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Opel Zafira is larger, but lower. Opel Zafira is 9 cm longer than the Fiat Doblo, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Zafira is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 790 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1820 litres | no data | |
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Fiat Doblo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Zafira has 250 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Doblo. This could mean that the Opel Zafira uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.1 metres less than that of the Fiat Doblo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Doblo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3600 | |
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