Opel Zafira 2005 vs Ford C-Max 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 30 HP more power than Ford C-Max, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Ford C-Max. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Ford C-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 300'000 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 Opel Zafira engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Ford C-Max 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: | 4.47 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.60 m | |
| Opel Zafira is 14 cm longer than the Ford C-Max, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 140 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 140 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1820 litres | 1620 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford C-Max, which means Opel Zafira can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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