Opel Zafira 2003 vs Toyota Corolla Verso 2002
| 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 | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 35 HP more power than Toyota Corolla Verso, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Toyota Corolla Verso. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.6 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 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 830 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 | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla Verso 2002 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 Corolla Verso 2002 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.61 m | |
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Opel Zafira is larger. Opel Zafira is 8 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla Verso, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Zafira is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 150 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means Opel Zafira can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota Corolla Verso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla Verso, so Toyota Corolla Verso quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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