Opel Zafira 2003 vs Opel Zafira 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira 2003 engine produces 9 HP more power than Opel Zafira 1999, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira 2003 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira 1999, which means that by driving the Opel Zafira 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira 2003 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira 1999. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra | |
| 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. | |||
| Opel Zafira 2003 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. Opel Zafira 1999 1.8 engine: One of the most common issues with this engine is the failure of the ECU, which causes the car to stall, have difficulty starting, experience unstable idle, and display error codes. Resolving this issue often ... More about Opel Zafira 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.63 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Zafira 2003 and Opel Zafira 1999 are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 150 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1705 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Opel Zafira 2003 has more luggage space (by 5 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira 1999 (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Zafira 2003 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira 1999 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Zafira 2003, so Opel Zafira 2003 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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