Opel Zafira 2008 vs Renault Espace 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 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: | 110 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is a more dynamic driving. Opel Zafira engine produces 40 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Renault Espace. Due to the lower power, Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Zafira gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Zafira can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Zafira version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Astra | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Espace 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. | |||
| Renault Espace 2006 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: | 4.48 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.73 m | |
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Opel Zafira is smaller. Opel Zafira is 18 cm shorter than the Renault Espace, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 540 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1820 litres | 2860 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1040 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Espace. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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