2007 Opel Zafira vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 Opel Zafira and 2007 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Opel Zafira. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 33 kg more than 2007 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Zafira. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Zafira. 2007 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Zafira has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Zafira | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Zafira | V50 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1503 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |
