Extended test: Opel Zafira 2.0 TDCI Ecotec Start / Stop Innovation - Opel's contribution to functionality

The latter, of course, is only marginally possible with this type of car, but Opel has found a good recipe to endow functionality with a pleasing appearance. The good side of Zafira is - this is understandable - space. It can accommodate up to seven passengers. For shorter distances, the third bench will have enough room for smaller and more skilled people, but it is more suitable for use by a family of four who also need a suitable trunk for riding. Zafira sailboats certainly offer the right equipment for more than just transportation. A variety of accessories allows you to ride comfortably. We have already written about some items, such as the wheeled trunk, which looks like a box in the rear bumper and can be pulled out if necessary. It seems interesting to have an extended windshield on the roof, which can "bring" a feeling of being more connected to the environment or a better view of the road and everything around. However, the experience of our trips has shown that this has its limitations - when driving in sunny weather, the driver needs protection from the rays for safety. This means that when the sun visor is moved to the correct position, the normal position is set, like all other cars, and the enlarged windshield is somehow not used.

The movable center floor console is very easy to use. You can store various junk (and, of course, something useful that we carry around in the car all the time), it can be used as an armrest, and when moving backwards as a border between the two rear seats. The front seats are to be commended, which Opel says are ergonomically sporty, but they definitely hold the body well and offer plenty of comfort (especially since the rather stiff chassis with wide low-section wheels has taken care of this).

However, it's true that we could survive with less extra equipment, especially if we see how much the purchase price rises - for example, we'll deduct an additional €1.130 for a larger windshield and €1.230 for leather seat covers. . A good offer of equipment packages is what Opel calls Innovation (for 1.000 euros) and includes a navigation device with an additional connection (Navi 950 IntelliLink), an alarm device, heated exterior mirrors with electric adjustment and an electric switch. (in the color of the car), a smoking bag and an outlet in the trunk. Driver Assistance Package 2, which offers adaptive cruise control, driver information display (monochrome graphic), tracking distance display, automatic anti-collision braking system at speeds up to 180 km/h, heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors. electric folding exterior mirror housings with high-gloss black inserts and blind spot warning.

For long journeys or if the driver is in a hurry, the XNUMX-liter turbo diesel engine is definitely the right choice. Opel has taken care of modern exhaust gas treatment, which is why the Zafira also has a particulate filter and a selective catalytic reduction system in the exhaust system. We were also able to verify its functionality by adding urea (AdBlue) twice in an extended test. The reason it had to be refilled twice was mainly because when using conventional pumps it is difficult to guess what size AdBlue container should be bought at all (but it is not possible to use a pump that offers liquid to fill a truck). tanks).

So, I can conclude: if you don't care about fashion and are looking for a useful and reliable, as well as relatively powerful and economical minivan, the Zafira is definitely a good choice.

Opel Zafira 2.0 TDCI Ecotec Start / Stop innovation

Basic data

Base model price:	28.270 €
Test model cost:	36.735 €

Costs (per year)

Technical information

engine:	4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - displacement 1.956 cm3 - maximum power 125 kW (170 hp) at 3.750 rpm - maximum torque 400 Nm at 1.750-2.500 rpm
Energy transfer:	front-wheel drive - 6-speed manual - tires 235/40 R 19 W (Continental Conti Sport Contact 3)
Capacity:	top speed 208 km/h - 0-100 km/h acceleration 9,8 s - average combined fuel consumption (ECE) 4,9 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 129 g/km
Mass:	empty vehicle 1.748 kg - permissible total weight 2.410 kg
External dimensions:	length 4.666 mm - width 1.884 mm - height 1.660 mm - wheelbase 2.760 mm - fuel tank 58 l
Box:	710-1.860 l

Our measurements

T = 23 ° C / p = 1.028 mbar / rel. vl. = 55% / odometer status: 16.421 km
Acceleration 0-100km:	9,9s
402m from the city:	17,2 years ( 133 km / h)
Flexibility 50-90km / h:	8,1 / 13,8s (IV/V)
Flexibility 80-120km / h:	9,5 / 13,1s (Sun./Fri.)
Braking distance at 100 km / h:	39,5m
AM table:	40m
Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear	61dB