Acura RDX (2006 – 2011) vs Opel Zafira (2005 – 2009): specs compared

Both offer around 240 hp at most. The Acura RDX is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.8 s. The Opel Zafira has the higher top speed: 231 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.6 L/100 km against 11.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,565 kg against 1,698 kg. At 4,590 mm, the Acura RDX is 89 mm longer than the Opel Zafira.

Specification Acura RDX Acura RDX 2006 – 2011 Opel Zafira Opel Zafira 2005 – 2009
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 2006 – 2011 2005 – 2009
Body style — —
Variants 2 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive AWD · FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic Manual
Performance
Power 239 hp 240 hp
Torque 353 Nm 320 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.8 – 9.0 s 7.8 s
Top speed 195 – 209 km/h 231 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 11.6 – 12.4 L/100 km 9.6 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,590 mm 4,501 mm
Width 1,869 mm 1,801 mm
Height 1,656 mm 1,621 mm
Wheelbase 2,649 mm 2,700 mm
Curb weight 1,698 – 1,780 kg 1,565 kg

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