Opel Zafira B or SEAT Altea XL (5P)?

2005–2014 vs 2006–2015 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Boot: Zafira B 645 l, Altea XL (5P) 532 l.
Lowest consumption: Zafira B 5.7 l/100 km, Altea XL (5P) 4.8 l/100 km.
Power: Zafira B 74–177 kW, Altea XL (5P) 63–118 kW.
Standard equipment: Zafira B 23 items (Essentia), Altea XL (5P) 29 items (Reference).
On Autodrom: Altea XL (5P) from €14,650 (1 listing); no Zafira B is listed right now.

Opel Zafira B2005–2014 · 14 engines · Essentia, Enjoy, Cosmo, EditionSpecifications →Listings →

SEAT Altea XL (5P)2006–2015 · 13 engines · Reference, Style, FR, StylanceSpecifications →1 listing from €14,650 →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Zafira B2005–2014no listings	SEAT Altea XL (5P)2006–20151 listing · from €14,650
Dimensions
Length	Length4,467 mm	Length4,467 mm–4,469 mm
Width	Width1,801 mm	Width1,768 mm
Height	Height1,625 mm–1,645 mm	Height1,580 mm–1,581 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,703 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume140 l–645 l	Trunk volume532 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,428 kg–1,665 kg	Curb weight1,330 kg–1,579 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank58 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2014	Production years2006–2015
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines13
Power	Power74–177 kW (101–241 hp)	Power63–118 kW (86–160 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.2	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · 1.7 CDTI 125	Lowest consumption4.8 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 2.0 Turbo OPC 240	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 1.8 TSI 160
Top speed	Top speed231 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsEssentia · Reference
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · Essentia	Items in the base trim29 · Reference
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Cosmo	Items in the top trim37 · Style
Equipment · Comfort5 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach 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
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
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 · 3
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety7 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
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 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€14,650

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Zafira B or SEAT Altea XL (5P)?

Length: SEAT Altea XL (5P) 4,469 mm, Opel Zafira B 4,467 mm (a 2 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,578 vs 2,703 mm. Boot: 532 vs 645 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Zafira B or SEAT Altea XL (5P)?

The most frugal Opel Zafira B uses 5.7 l/100 km (1.7 CDTI 125); the most frugal SEAT Altea XL (5P) 4.8 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Opel Zafira B or SEAT Altea XL (5P)?

The strongest Opel Zafira B makes 177 kW (241 hp) (2.0 Turbo OPC 240); the strongest SEAT Altea XL (5P) 118 kW (160 hp) (1.8 TSI 160).

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