Toyota Avensis Verso 2001 vs Opel Zafira 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 116 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis Verso is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis Verso engine produces 15 HP more power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Opel Zafira. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis Verso reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
| By specification Toyota Avensis Verso consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Avensis Verso could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Zafira engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | 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. Toyota Avensis Verso 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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis Verso 2001 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis Verso 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.63 m | |
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Toyota Avensis Verso is larger. Toyota Avensis Verso is 33 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 2 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Avensis Verso is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 282 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 282 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2422 litres | 1700 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Toyota Avensis Verso has more luggage space (by 132 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Avensis Verso (by 722 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis Verso is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Toyota Avensis Verso can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`250 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`600 kg | 1`495 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 650 kg | 525 kg | |
| Toyota Avensis Verso load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than Opel Zafira. Therefore, Toyota Avensis Verso is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
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