Opel Zafira 2005 vs Toyota Corolla Verso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 34 HP more power than Toyota Corolla Verso, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Toyota Corolla Verso. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 820 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla Verso 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla Verso 2004 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla Verso 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.62 m | |
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Opel Zafira is larger. Opel Zafira is 11 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla Verso, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Zafira is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 140 litres | 423 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 140 litres | 423 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1820 litres | 1760 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Toyota Corolla Verso has more luggage space (by 283 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 60 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.9 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means Opel Zafira can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`190 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla Verso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla Verso, so Toyota Corolla Verso quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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