Which Zafira engine is best?
Provided you cover enough miles each year to justify the extra expense, the Zafira Tourer’s diesel engines suit it best. The 1.6-litre diesel is smooth, strong and impressively efficient.
What goes wrong with Vauxhall Zafira?
The most common faults are related to engine and electrical failures, but axle and suspension, cooling and heating, gearbox and fuel system faults are also relatively common, resulting in an average repair bill of more than £350.
Is the Vauxhall Zafira a good car?
While the Zafira is far from cutting edge, it’s still a very usable family car. Affordable to buy, the Zafira is reliable, too, although it’s no class leader. If you’re keen to impress the neighbours, it’s probably not for you, but that’s part of the appeal – it doesn’t look like you’re trying too hard.
What are the different Zafira models?
- Opel Zafira B (2005–2009)
- Opel Zafira B (2009–2014)
- Rear view (2009–2014)
- Dashboard (Opel Zafira B 2006)
- Opel Zafira OPC. (2009–2011)
- Vauxhall Zafira (United Kingdom) (2005–2009)
- Vauxhall Zafira VXR (United Kingdom) (2005–2009)
- Vauxhall Zafira (United Kingdom) (2009–2014)
Whats the fastest Zafira?
With a 0-60mph time of 7.2 seconds and a top speed of 144mph the Zafira VXR is the fastest people carrier on the market by a significant margin. This is courtesy of a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine with 240bhp – the same unit that powers the Astra VXR.
How many miles will a Zafira last?
Most people sell the zafiras around 100k miles because the car is worth a small amount since the engine still has life but the zafiras that reach 200k miles or over are scrapped.
Are Zafiras reliable?
Is a used Vauxhall Zafira MPV reliable? The Zafira Tourer didn’t feature in our latest reliability survey, but in the last one in did feature in it scored a good 88%, which put it in mid-position in the MPV table. Vauxhall as a brand finished in 23rd place out of 30 manufacturers.
How long do Vauxhall engines last?
With regular oil & filter changes with quality parts all its life (probably much more regularly than Vauxhall specify) how about 200,000 miles plus. I adopted HJ’S oil and filter change regime when I got my 97 1.8 at 29,000 miles in 99. It’s up to 220,000.
What year is Zafira B?
The second version of the Zafira (often referred to as the ‘Zafira B’) was on sale between 2005 and 2014. It was a huge success for the Opel brand across the Channel and Vauxhall in the UK, where it was the vehicle of choice for getting kids to school.
What is the difference between Zafira and Zafira Tourer?
The Zafira Tourer was, in fact, the third iteration of the Zafira, and it was a longer and wider car than the first two generations, thereby offering more interior space. There’s also a higher-quality feel that pitches the car firmly against a newer generation of larger MPVs such as the Ford S-Max.
Is Zafira Tourer bigger than Zafira?
Introduced in 2012, the Zafira Tourer is a bit bigger than the Zafira models that preceded it, and benefits from a more usable set-up for its Flex7 seating. The ability to move chairs around has always been a Zafira strength, but even in this bigger Tourer model, the rearmost seats are only suitable for children.
How fast is a VXR Zafira?
144mph
With a 0-60mph time of 7.2 seconds and a top speed of 144mph the Zafira VXR is the fastest people carrier on the market by a significant margin.