2005 Opel Zafira vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Opel Zafira and 2005 Volkswagen Polo 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 57 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Zafira weights approximately 357 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. 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 @ 1500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Zafira | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Zafira | Polo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| 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 | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 17.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
