Subaru Forester (2002 – 2005) vs Opel Zafira (2005 – 2009): specs compared
The Subaru Forester is the more powerful of the two, with up to 256 hp against 240 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 7.8 s. The Opel Zafira has the higher top speed: 231 km/h against 225 km/h. The Subaru Forester uses less fuel, from 8.5 L/100 km against 9.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,565 kg. At 4,501 mm, the Opel Zafira is 51 mm longer than the Subaru Forester. The Subaru Forester dates from 2002 – 2005, the Opel Zafira from 2005 – 2009.
| Specification |
Subaru
Forester
2002 – 2005
|
Opel
Zafira
2005 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2005 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 125 – 265 hp | 240 hp |
| Torque | 186 – 378 Nm | 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 11.4 s | 7.8 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 225 km/h | 231 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 – 11.0 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,445 – 4,450 mm | 4,501 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,549 – 1,590 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,320 – 1,490 kg | 1,565 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.