Opel Zafira 2008 vs Mazda 5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 140 HP | 146 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 5 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Zafira engine produces 6 HP less power than Mazda 5, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mazda 5. Due to the lower power, Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5, which means that by driving the Opel Zafira over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Used also on Mazda 6 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.67 m | |
| Opel Zafira is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 5, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Zafira is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 115 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 115 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 540 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1820 litres | 1566 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 254 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 5, which means Opel Zafira can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 5 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3400 | |
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