Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005
Opel introduced a final refresh for its first-generation Zafira MPV in 2003, before completely change the model in 2005.
When General Motors used its minivan experience from the U.S. soil, it created one of the best compact minivans from the European market. Unlike the Renault Espace, it offered a seven-seat interior in a compact segment length. On top of that, it shared most of its underpinnings with its stablemate Astra, leading to a lower total cost of ownership. With the 2003 model, Opel brought a breath of fresh air into the lineup.
At the front, the car featured new, clear headlights with a bolder look and a darkened upper area. Its bumper sported a broad grille at the bottom, which incorporated the side-mounted fog lights. Since the carmaker already knew its customers, it kept the black, unpainted moldings around the bodywork and the wheel-arches to avoid costly repairs for parking scratches.
Inside, the 2003 Zafira received a more extended instrument cluster extended above the center stack. It resembled the one from the Vectra and included the onboard computer screen. The carmaker introduced an option for a new CD player mounted above the climate-control dials. In the back, there were not too many changes apart from upholstery options. There were still three seats in the middle row and another two on the folding jump-seats from the trunk.
Under the hood, the carmaker offered a range of three gasoline and two turbo-diesel units paired either with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic, depending on the engine.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (100) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 6000 RPM 100 HP @ 6000 RPM 99 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 150 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109.4 mph (176 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.7 in (1,471/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 5.3 cuFT (150 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2850.6 lbs (1293 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4299 lbs (1950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.7 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.5 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 180 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 16V 5MT FWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 5600 RPM 125 HP @ 5600 RPM 123 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 170 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.8 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.7 in (1,471/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 5.3 cuFT (150 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2943.2 lbs (1335 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 196 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L 16V 5MT FWD (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2198 cm3 |
Power: | 108 KW @ 5800 RPM 147 HP @ 5800 RPM 145 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 150 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 203 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.7 in (1,471/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 5.3 cuFT (150 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3009.3 lbs (1365 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4453.3 lbs (2020 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 204 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L DTi 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 4300 RPM 100 HP @ 4300 RPM 99 BHP @ 4300 RPM |
Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ 1950 RPM 230 Nm @ 1950 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.7 in (1,471/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 5.3 cuFT (150 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3093.1 lbs (1403 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4596.6 lbs (2085 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L DTi 5MT FWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2172 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 4000 RPM 125 HP @ 4000 RPM 123 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 280 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.2 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.7 in (1,471/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 5.3 cuFT (150 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3218.7 lbs (1460 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4596.6 lbs (2085 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.5 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 175 g/km |