2007 Opel Zafira vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Opel Zafira. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Zafira weights approximately 328 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
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, 2007 Opel Zafira (215 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2007 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2007 Opel Zafira has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Opel Zafira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Opel Zafira | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Zafira | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 215 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |