2005 Opel Zafira vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2005 Opel Zafira and 2005 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Opel Zafira. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 867 kg more than 2005 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Zafira. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Zafira | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Zafira | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |
