2005 Opel Zafira vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Opel Zafira and 2005 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,319 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Opel Zafira. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 249 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.
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 Volvo V70 (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Zafira. (173 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Zafira | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Zafira | V70 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1647 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |