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 |
