2004 Opel Zafira vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2004 Opel Zafira and 2004 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touran (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Opel Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Zafira weights approximately 186 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Touran.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Opel Zafira (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Zafira | 2004 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Zafira | Touran |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1309 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
