Opel Zafira 2003 vs Renault Scenic 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 5 HP more power than Renault Scenic, but torque is 20 NM less than Renault Scenic. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 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 | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.62 m | |
| Opel Zafira is 6 cm longer than the Renault Scenic, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 150 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1840 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Scenic. | |||
| 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`085 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
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