Opel Zafira 2000 vs Renault Espace 1997
| 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 | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
| Opel Zafira engine produces 14 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Renault Espace. Despite less power, Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 1.1 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 | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 960 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 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.77 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 14 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`510 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Renault Espace has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Espace, so Renault Espace quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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