Opel Zafira A or Renault Espace III?

1999–2005 vs 1996–2002 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Zafira A 4,317 mm, Espace III 4,517 mm — a 20 cm difference.
Boot: Zafira A 600 l, Espace III 420 l.
Lowest consumption: Zafira A 6.3 l/100 km, Espace III 7 l/100 km.
Power: Zafira A 60–141 kW, Espace III 72–140 kW.
Standard equipment: Zafira A 19 items (Club), Espace III 19 items (RN).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Opel Zafira A1999–2005 · 11 engines · Club, Comfort, Elegance, NjoySpecifications →Listings →

Renault Espace III1996–2002 · 8 engines · RN, RT, RXE, RXTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Zafira A1999–2005no listings	Renault Espace III1996–2002no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,317 mm	Length4,517 mm
Width	Width1,742 mm	Width1,810 mm
Height	Height1,650 mm–1,684 mm	Height1,690 mm–1,730 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,694 mm	Wheelbase2,580 mm–2,702 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume150 l–600 l	Trunk volume275 l–420 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,370 kg–1,560 kg	Curb weight1,490 kg–1,690 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank58 l	Fuel tank70 l–78 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1999–2005	Production years1996–2002
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines8
Power	Power60–141 kW (82–192 hp)	Power72–140 kW (98–190 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.2	Displacement (l)1.9–3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, CNG	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.3 l/100 km · 2.0 DTI	Lowest consumption7 l/100 km · 1.9 dTi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 2.0 Turbo OPC	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 3.0 V6 24V
Top speed	Top speed225 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsClub · RN
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim19 · Club	Items in the base trim19 · RN
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · Elegance	Items in the top trim31 · RXE
Equipment · Comfort4 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats✓
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats✓	Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Zafira A or Renault Espace III?

Length: Renault Espace III 4,517 mm, Opel Zafira A 4,317 mm (a 200 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,702 vs 2,694 mm. Boot: 420 vs 600 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Zafira A or Renault Espace III?

The most frugal Opel Zafira A uses 6.3 l/100 km (2.0 DTI); the most frugal Renault Espace III 7 l/100 km (1.9 dTi).

Which is more powerful — Opel Zafira A or Renault Espace III?

The strongest Opel Zafira A makes 141 kW (192 hp) (2.0 Turbo OPC); the strongest Renault Espace III 140 kW (190 hp) (3.0 V6 24V).

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