2007 Opel Zafira vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2007 Opel Zafira and 2007 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Opel Zafira. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Zafira weights approximately 15 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Zafira. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Zafira.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Opel Zafira 2007 Subaru Legacy
Make Opel Subaru
Model Zafira Legacy
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2198 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 242 HP
Torque 216 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.6 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 200 km/hour 223 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10 seconds 6 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1495 kg 1480 kg
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.5 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 64 L


 

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