Opel Zafira 2005 vs Mazda Premacy 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 40 HP more power than Mazda Premacy, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Mazda Premacy. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Premacy, which means that by driving the Opel Zafira over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 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 Premacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Zafira gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda 323 | |
| 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. | |||
| Opel Zafira 2005 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.60 m | |
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Opel Zafira is larger. Opel Zafira is 13 cm longer than the Mazda Premacy, 10 cm wider, while the height of Opel Zafira is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 140 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 140 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1820 litres | 1848 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Premacy (by 28 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda Premacy. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 1`760 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda Premacy has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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