Opel Zafira 2003 vs Volkswagen Touran 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 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: | 125 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 9 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira could require 120 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 Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touran gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 127 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Zafira can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Zafira version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.65 m | |
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Opel Zafira is smaller. Opel Zafira is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Touran, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 150 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1989 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touran (by 289 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touran, which means Opel Zafira 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Touran has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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