Performance Review: Vauxhall-Opel Zafira Tourer CDTi BiTurbo - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Vauxhall-Opel Zafira Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Vauxhall-Opel Zafira Tourer CDTi BiTurbo is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Vauxhall-Opel Zafira has a 1956cc Twin Turbo Diesel powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Diesel St4's includes the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d XDrive

The Zafira shares its Diesel St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d XDrive and the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Zafira's Front Wheel Drive, Estate combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1733 kgs (3820 lbs) this makes the Vauxhall-Opel Zafira Tourer CDTi BiTurbo in the same weight category as the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged or the give or take 50kg.

The Vauxhall-Opel Zafira shares the same bhp with the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp)

In terms of power the 1956cc 16V St4 engine produces 192 bhp (143 kW) @ 4000 rpm similar to the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp).

The Twin Turbo St4 throws out 295 lb-ft (399.9 Nm) @ 1750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Vauxhall-Opel Zafira you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2009 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (135.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Vauxhall-Opel Zafira.

The Vauxhall-Opel Zafira has a Power to weight ratio of 110.7 bhp per ton and 170.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 Zafira competing with the 2009 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (135.6 bhp per ton) or the 1990 Alfa-Romeo 33 1.7 Boxer Cloverleaf (135.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Vauxhall-Opel Zafira generating around 170.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2005 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 Convertible (195.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 1948 Ferrari 166 MM (195.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.1 secs, this made the Vauxhall-Opel Zafira Tourer CDTi BiTurbo as fast as the the 2002 Toyota Camry 3.0 V6 (8.80 secs) the 2000 Mitsubishi FTO 2.0 GPX (8.80 secs) the or the 1987 Aston-Martin Lagonda Series 4 5.3L V8 (8.80 secs). This Vauxhall-Opel Zafira Tourer CDTi BiTurbo is also faster than the 2008 Audi A4 1.8T Avant (8.90 secs) the 2005 Suzuki Swift 1.6 VVT Sport (8.90 secs) the 2000 Vauxhall-Opel Omega 3.2 V6 Automatic (8.90 secs) the and the 1990 Volvo 940 2.3 Turbo (8.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Zafira and the 1993 Mercedes E Class 400 W124

When talking about the performance of the Vauxhall-Opel Zafira on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.66 secs @ 82.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1993 Mercedes E Class 400 W124 (16.58 secs), the 1966 Ford Mustang GT Convertible 289 4.7 V8 (16.59 secs), and the 1996 Alfa-Romeo GTV 3.0 V6 Lusso (16.60 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Vauxhall-Opel Zafira Tourer CDTi BiTurbo has a maximum speed of 135mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 Zafira equals the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (146 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel Zafira Tourer CDTi BiTurbo then how about the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (146 mph), the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (146 mph), or the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (146 mph).

Related Links:

2013 Zafira Rivals List.

A Brief History of Vauxhall-Opel

Car Comparison