Opel Zafira 2003 vs Honda FR-V 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is a more dynamic driving. Opel Zafira engine produces 15 HP less power than Honda FR-V, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Honda FR-V. Due to the lower power, Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Zafira consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Civic, Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda FR-V 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 | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.61 m | |
| Opel Zafira is 4 cm longer than the Honda FR-V, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 6 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 150 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1049 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 651 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 1.1 metres less than that of the Honda FR-V, which means Opel Zafira can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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