Volkswagen Touran 2006 vs Opel Zafira 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Touran engine produces 35 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Opel Zafira. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Touran reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Touran consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Touran could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touran consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.63 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Touran is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Zafira, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Touran is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1989 litres | 1820 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Touran has 155 litres more trunk space than the Opel Zafira. The Opel Zafira may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touran (by 169 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touran is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`210 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3000 | |
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