Opel Zafira 2003 vs Opel Zafira 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira 2005 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Zafira 2003 engine produces 19 HP less power than Opel Zafira 2005, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Opel Zafira 2005. Due to the lower power, Opel Zafira 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Zafira 2003 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira 2003 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, 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 2005 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): | no data | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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