Opel Zafira 2008 vs Volkswagen Touran 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 38 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, 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 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| 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 | 960 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 132 mm (5.2 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Touran might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Touran 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 | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.64 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Zafira is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touran, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Zafira is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1820 litres | 1989 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Zafira has 155 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touran. This could mean that the Opel Zafira uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touran (by 169 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3400 | |
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