Opel Zafira 2003 vs Toyota Corolla Verso 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla Verso is a more dynamic driving. Opel Zafira engine produces 15 HP less power than Toyota Corolla Verso, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Toyota Corolla Verso. Due to the lower power, Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.7 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 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla Verso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 5 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): | no data | 2`140 | |
| 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 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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