Opel Zafira 2008 vs Mazda 5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 146 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 4 HP more power than Mazda 5, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mazda 5. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Zafira consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Zafira consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 5 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) | 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 430'000 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 Mazda 5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Zafira 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 | 4.51 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 | 112 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 112 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`160 | 2`150 | |
| 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 (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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