Volkswagen Touran 2006 vs Opel Zafira 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touran is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touran engine produces 8 HP more power than Opel Zafira, but torque is 70 NM less than Opel Zafira. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Touran reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 127 mm (5 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: | 4.39 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.63 m | |
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Volkswagen Touran is larger. Volkswagen Touran is 7 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Touran is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 150 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 695 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1989 litres | 1700 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touran (by 289 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touran is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Volkswagen Touran can be harder 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): | no data | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Touran has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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