Opel Zafira 2000 vs Renault Espace 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 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 | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is a more dynamic driving. Opel Zafira engine produces 29 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Renault Espace. Due to the lower power, Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that by driving the Opel Zafira over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 | 9 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 Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault VEL Satis | |
| 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. | |||
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 | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Espace. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`510 | |
| 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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