2005 Opel Zafira vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Opel Zafira. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 152 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 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Zafira. (173 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Zafira.
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2005 Opel Zafira | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Opel | Subaru |
Model | Zafira | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |