Opel Zafira 2008 vs Ford S-Max 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 95 HP more power than Ford S-Max, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Ford S-Max. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford S-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford S-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.66 m | |
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Opel Zafira is smaller. Opel Zafira is 27 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 540 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1820 litres | 2100 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford S-Max (by 280 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.5 metres less than that of the Ford S-Max, which means Opel Zafira can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Ford S-Max has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Zafira, so Ford S-Max quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3800 | |
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