Opel Zafira 2003 vs Volkswagen Touran 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touran is a more dynamic driving. Opel Zafira engine produces 8 HP less power than Volkswagen Touran, but torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Due to the lower power, Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
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 | 695 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 150 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 695 litres | |
| 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): | 2`020 | 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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