Opel Zafira 2003 vs Opel Zafira 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira 2005 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Zafira 2003 engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Zafira 2005, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Opel Zafira 2005. Due to the lower power, Opel Zafira 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.6 | |
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The Opel Zafira 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Zafira 2003 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira 2003 could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Opel Zafira 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Zafira 2003 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Zafira 2003 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 | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.64 m | |
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Opel Zafira 2003 is smaller. Opel Zafira 2003 is 15 cm shorter than the Opel Zafira 2005, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira 2003 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 150 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1820 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Opel Zafira 2003 has more luggage space (by 10 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira 2005 (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira 2003 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Zafira 2005, which means Opel Zafira 2003 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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