Opel Zafira 2000 vs Renault Espace 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 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: | 101 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 3 HP more power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Renault Espace. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Espace 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 | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.69 m | |
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Opel Zafira is smaller. Opel Zafira is 20 cm shorter than the Renault Espace, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 145 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 2850 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 130 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.9 metres less than that of the Renault Espace, which means Opel Zafira can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Opel Zafira has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Espace, so Opel Zafira quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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