Opel Zafira 2003 vs Toyota Avensis Verso 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 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: | 125 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 9 HP more power than Toyota Avensis Verso, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Toyota Avensis Verso. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 280'000 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 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis 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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis Verso 2001 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis Verso 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.68 m | |
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Opel Zafira is smaller. Opel Zafira is 33 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis Verso, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 282 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 150 litres | 282 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 2422 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Toyota Avensis Verso has more luggage space (by 132 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Avensis Verso (by 722 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.5 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis Verso, which means Opel Zafira can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`085 kg | 2`250 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`485 kg | 1`600 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 650 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
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