Opel Zafira 2008 vs Volkswagen Touran 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touran is a more dynamic driving. Opel Zafira engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, but torque is 105 NM less than Volkswagen Touran. Despite the higher power, Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touran gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
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`160 | 2`210 | |
| 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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