Opel Zafira 2003 vs Nissan Almera Tino 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 13 HP more power than Nissan Almera Tino, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Nissan Almera Tino. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.4 | |
| Opel Zafira consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera Tino, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 390'000 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 | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Used also on Nissan Almera | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Zafira 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 | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Zafira is 6 cm longer than the Nissan Almera Tino, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 150 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1950 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Almera Tino (by 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.1 metres less than that of the Nissan Almera Tino. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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