Opel Zafira 2003 vs Toyota Corolla Verso 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 125 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Opel Zafira engine produces 5 HP less power than Toyota Corolla Verso, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla Verso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla Verso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 4 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. | |||
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 |
1700 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`960 | 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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