2006 Opel Zafira vs. 2006 Volvo V70

To start off, both 2006 Opel Zafira and 2006 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Zafira (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V70. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo V70 weights approximately 106 kg more than 2006 Opel Zafira.

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, 2006 Volvo V70 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Zafira. (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Zafira.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Opel Zafira 2006 Volvo V70
Make Opel Volvo
Model Zafira V70
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Minivan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 2401 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 128 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 262 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 220 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.2 seconds 11.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1646 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.3 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 70 L


 

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