Opel Zafira 2003 vs Toyota Corolla Verso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Opel Zafira engine produces 9 HP less power than Toyota Corolla Verso, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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: | 5 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Zafira is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla Verso, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 423 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 150 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 423 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1705 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 1.5 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means Opel Zafira can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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