Opel Zafira 2008–2014 car dimensions: 4467 mm long, 1801 mm wide and 1635 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,505 kg. Braked towing is 1,400 kg.
The cabin uses Flex7 seating for seven passengers with seats that fold flat into the floor for space changes. Manual air conditioning is fitted or optional on base Selection models while automatic climate control appears on higher grades. Cruise control is optional across most versions and standard on top trims. Front and rear parking sensors are available as options. Standard safety covers six airbags plus ABS with brake assist and ESP on many models. No factory touchscreen, reverse camera or advanced aids such as emergency braking, blind spot or lane keep systems feature on this generation.
Boot volume is 140 litres with all seven seats raised. Folding the third row gives 645 litres behind the second row. All rear seats down create a flat floor and 1820 litres of load space that is easy to access.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1000 kg on 1.6 petrol engines and up to 1400 kg on diesels with unbraked limited to 750 kg across the range. Payload sits near 570 kg. An optional detachable tow bar pack adds trailer stability control and hill start assist for safer pulling.
The flexible seating turns the cabin into a large load bay suited to family hauling or light commercial tasks. Sport grades offer firmer IDS suspension while no heavy-duty cooling package is listed.
The cabin offers Flex7 seating for up to seven with sliding second-row bench, fold-flat third-row seats that stow into the floor, and a high seating position with good outward view. Optional panoramic roof with four glass panels and power sunblinds plus overhead storage makes the interior light and airy. Front seats provide height, tilt and lumbar adjustment on higher grades. heated fronts available as option. Practical door bins, cupholders and underfloor storage support family use.
Euro NCAP five-star adult occupant rating from 2005 test.
Standard safety includes front, side and curtain airbags, ESP Plus, ABS with brake assist, active front headrests, ISOFIX on outer second-row seats and pedal release system.
Fuel consumption figures published for petrol and diesel engines ranging around 6-9 l/100 km combined depending on variant.
Full-size spare or tyre repair kit. body fully galvanised in corrosion-prone areas.
Engines include petrol from 1.6 to 2.2 litres plus turbos and diesels from 1.7 to 1.9 CDTI, some with CNG option. Combined fuel use sits in the mid-to-high single figures litres per 100 km on official figures for most versions, with lower CO2 on ecoFLEX and diesel models.
Service and maintenance follow standard Opel schedules with long intervals on many engines. diesel particulate filters are maintenance-free on later units. Keep to authorised workshops for Flex7 mechanism checks and electronics.
Safety kit is comprehensive as standard across the range: six or more airbags covering front and outer rear, electronic stability with traction control and cornering brake control, plus child locks and seatbelt pretensioners. The 2005 Euro NCAP result gave five stars for adults.
Living with the car means valuing the versatile load space that expands to over 1800 litres with seats down and easy folding. Watch for typical age-related items such as suspension bushes and electrics on high-mileage examples. galvanised body helps against rust.
Length 4467 mm, Width 1801 mm, Height 1635 mm, Wheelbase 2703 mm (Zafira 2008–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, Opel Zafira Preise, Ausstattungen & technische Daten, 28 November 2008, 01/06037/0805), Opel Zafira owner's manual MY2011 technical data.