Ford Galaxy 2011 vs Opel Zafira 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is more dynamic to drive. Ford Galaxy engine produces 35 HP more power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Opel Zafira. Thanks to more power Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Galaxy could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Galaxy consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 Ford Galaxy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Mondeo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Insignia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Zafira might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Opel Zafira 2011 2.0 engine: The Opel 2.0 CDTI A20DTH is a strong and efficient diesel engine that delivers good performance and reasonable fuel consumption. However, it also has several well-known weak points that require attention if long service life is expected. With proper care the engine can cover high mileage, but neglecting maintenance ... More about Opel Zafira 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.69 m | |
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Ford Galaxy is larger. Ford Galaxy is 16 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 152 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 390 litres | 152 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 710 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2325 litres | 1860 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford Galaxy has more luggage space (by 238 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Galaxy (by 465 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Ford Galaxy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`505 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 5600 | |
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