Car comparison

Vauxhall Zafira B 2.0i 16V Turbo OPCvsFord S-MAX 2.5 i 20V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Vauxhall Zafira B

2.0i 16V Turbo OPC

240 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2005-2008
VS

Ford S-MAX

2.5 i 20V

220 hp2522 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2006-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    745 km
    463 mi
  • Largest trunk
    854 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    95/100

Vauxhall Zafira B 2.0i 16V Turbo OPC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVauxhallZafira B2.0i 16V Turbo OPCFordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
Power
240hp179kW
220hp164kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,681kg3,706lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
96.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
102.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
35.6s
Calculated
37.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
745km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,522cc154cu in
Length
4,467mm176in
4,768mm188in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,884mm74in
Height
1,670mm66in
1,658mm65in
Wheelbase
2,703mm106in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,488mm59in
1,589mm63in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
140L
854L
Max trunk volume
1,820L
2,100L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
7
Fuel tank
58L
70L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Vauxhall Zafira B 2.0i 16V Turbo OPCFord S-MAX 2.5 i 20VPowerTorque
  • Vauxhall Zafira B 2.0i 16V Turbo OPC: Power / Torque
  • Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VauxhallZafira B2.0i 16V Turbo OPC5,600 rpm2,400 rpm5,850 rpm
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVauxhallZafira B2.0i 16V Turbo OPCFordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.6 s
37.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallZafira B2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
240 hp
179 kW
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
220 hp
164 kW

Vauxhall Zafira B 2.0i 16V Turbo OPC has 20 hp more than Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V and Vauxhall Zafira B 2.0i 16V Turbo OPC: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallZafira B2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallZafira B2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
1,681 kg
3,706 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallZafira B2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
231 km/h
144 mph
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallZafira B2.0i 16V Turbo OPC7.8 s
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Vauxhall Zafira B 2.0i 16V Turbo OPC and Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallZafira B2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallZafira B2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallZafira B2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
604 km
375 mi
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
745 km
463 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VauxhallZafira B2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
240 hp
179 kW
7.8 s
231 km/h
144 mph
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
220 hp
164 kW
7.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VauxhallZafira B2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,467 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,670 mm
65.7 in
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
854 L
30.2 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VauxhallZafira B2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Vauxhall Zafira B 2.0i 16V Turbo OPC is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VauxhallZafira B2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.8 s
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VauxhallZafira B2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVauxhallZafira B2.0i 16V Turbo OPCFordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
Power
240 hp
179 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,681 kg
3,706 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,467 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,670 mm
65.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
854 L
30.2 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
Range score
604 km
375 mi
745 km
463 mi
Trunk score
140 L
4.9 cu ft
854 L
30.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVauxhall Zafira B 2.0i 16V Turbo OPCFord S-MAX 2.5 i 20V
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Vauxhall Zafira B 2.0i 16V Turbo OPC

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 16 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 141 km (87 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 714 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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