Opel Zafira 2005 vs Ford S-Max 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 20 HP more power than Ford S-Max, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max, which means that by driving the Opel Zafira over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford S-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 Ford S-Max engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford S-Max might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.66 m | |
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Opel Zafira is smaller. Opel Zafira is 30 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 140 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 140 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1820 litres | 2100 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford S-Max has more luggage space (by 714 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`190 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Zafira has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford S-Max, so Opel Zafira quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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