Suzuki Wagon R+ 2002 vs Opel Zafira 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Suzuki Wagon R+) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Zafira) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 53 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 76 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 48 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 154 NM less than Opel Zafira. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.6 | |
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The Suzuki Wagon R+ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that by driving the Suzuki Wagon R+ over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Opel Zafira gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Wagon R+ might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 3.50 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.63 m | |
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Suzuki Wagon R+ is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Wagon R+ is 82 cm shorter than the Opel Zafira, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Wagon R+ is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 145 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 250 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 1700 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 1105 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Wagon R+ is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Suzuki Wagon R+ can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`415 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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