Opel Zafira 1999 vs Opel Zafira 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira 2003 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Zafira 1999 engine produces 9 HP less power than Opel Zafira 2003, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Zafira 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira 1999 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira 1999 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira 1999 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Zafira 2003 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Opel Zafira 1999 1.8 engine: One of the most common issues with this engine is the failure of the ECU, which causes the car to stall, have difficulty starting, experience unstable idle, and display error codes. Resolving this issue often ... More about Opel Zafira 1999 1.8 engine Opel Zafira 2003 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.63 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Zafira 1999 and Opel Zafira 2003 are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 145 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1705 litres | 1700 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Opel Zafira 2003 has more luggage space (by 5 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira 1999 (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Zafira 2003 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira 1999 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Zafira 2003, so Opel Zafira 2003 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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