2005 Opel Zafira vs. 2005 Volkswagen Fox
To start off, both 2005 Opel Zafira and 2005 Volkswagen Fox were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Zafira (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Zafira weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Opel Zafira (280 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. (155 Nm). This means 2005 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Fox.
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2005 Opel Zafira | 2005 Volkswagen Fox | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Zafira | Fox |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1420 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |