Opel Zafira (2005 – 2009) vs Subaru Forester (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The Opel Zafira is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 230 hp. The Subaru Forester is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 7.8 s. The Opel Zafira has the higher top speed: 231 km/h against 220 km/h. The Subaru Forester uses less fuel, from 9.3 L/100 km against 9.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,390 kg against 1,565 kg.
| Specification |
Opel
Zafira
2005 – 2009
|
Subaru
Forester
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2009 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 240 hp | 158 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 186 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 s | 6.0 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 231 km/h | 188 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.6 L/100 km | 9.3 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,501 mm | 4,486 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,585 – 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,565 kg | 1,390 – 1,485 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.