2004 Opel Zafira vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Zafira would be higher. Both 2004 Opel Zafira and 2012 Volkswagen Touran are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (104 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Opel Zafira. (101 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 6 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Opel Zafira | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Zafira | Touran |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |