New registrations in Europe
353,056 new Opel Zafira cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Italy (286), Norway (84), Hungary (75).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 767 | 139 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 1,164 | 141 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1,984 | 184 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 12,126 | 179 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 23,927 | 178 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 34,430 | 143 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 38,956 | — |
| 2015 | 24,890 | — |
| 2014 | 49,129 | — |
| 2013 | 50,291 | — |
| 2012 | 33,690 | — |
| 2011 | 25,774 | — |
| 2010 | 55,928 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
512 Opel Zafira cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions average 7.3 l/100 km on the road, against 6.9 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 5% more.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 512 | 7.3 | 6.9 | +5% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the Opel Zafira uses 7.3 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,090 litres: €2,468 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Germany | €2,468 |
| France | €2,555 |
| Spain | €2,057 |
| Italy | €2,444 |
| Belgium | €2,560 |
| United Kingdom | £2,171 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
Year by year
| Year | New in Europe | Licensed in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 767 | — |
| 2021 | 1,164 | — |
| 2020 | 1,984 | — |
| 2019 | 12,126 | — |
| 2018 | 23,927 | — |
| 2017 Zafira | 34,430 | — |
| 2016 Zafira | 38,956 | — |
| 2015 Zafira | 24,890 | — |
| 2014 Zafira | 49,129 | — |
| 2013 Zafira | 50,291 | — |
| 2012 Zafira | 33,690 | — |
| 2011 Zafira | 25,774 | — |
| 2010 Zafira | 55,928 | 1 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | 1 |
| 2007 | — | 2 |
| 2006 | — | 2 |
| 2005 | — | 2 |
| 2004 | — | 5 |
| 2003 | — | 7 |
| 2002 | — | 14 |
| 2001 | — | 4 |
| 2000 | — | 1 |
| 1999 | — | — |
New in Europe: registration year (European Environment Agency) · UK: year of manufacture, end of 2025 (DfT/DVLA) · MOT: year of first registration, tests in the latest year (DVSA) · Finland: year of first registration (Traficom) · a year gets its own page when at least three of these cover it
In New Zealand
11 Zafira cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
31,606 Zafira cars are on Dutch roads; 22% arrived later as imports, and 6,244 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 34 | €54,084 |
| 2019 | 186 | €40,689 |
| 2018 | 839 | €35,679 |
| 2017 | 1,386 | €34,915 |
| 2016 | 1,646 | €33,651 |
| 2015 | 1,563 | €33,485 |
| 2014 | 1,340 | €34,341 |
| 2013 | 1,836 | €34,275 |
| 2012 | 2,316 | €34,248 |
| 2011 | 1,738 | €28,895 |
| 2010 | 2,010 | €28,289 |
| 2009 | 1,720 | €29,021 |
| 2008 | 2,666 | €29,661 |
| 2007 | 2,754 | €29,206 |
| 2006 | 2,693 | €29,545 |
| 2005 | 1,737 | €27,639 |
| 2004 | 1,379 | €30,590 |
| 2003 | 1,259 | — |
| 2002 | 1,135 | €16,809 |
| 2001 | 719 | — |
| 2000 | 473 | — |
| 1999 | 177 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
3,078 Zafira cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 70% petrol, 25% diesel, 2% electric. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | — |
| 2023 | 14 | — |
| 2022 | 32 | 98,000 km |
| 2021 | 37 | 80,000 km |
| 2019 | 14 | 114,000 km |
| 2018 | 60 | 140,000 km |
| 2017 | 120 | 149,000 km |
| 2016 | 107 | 186,000 km |
| 2015 | 118 | 206,000 km |
| 2014 | 138 | 222,000 km |
| 2013 | 182 | 237,000 km |
| 2012 | 314 | 254,000 km |
| 2011 | 168 | 226,000 km |
| 2010 | 116 | 259,000 km |
| 2009 | 79 | 275,000 km |
| 2008 | 188 | 288,000 km |
| 2007 | 216 | 286,000 km |
| 2006 | 371 | 295,000 km |
| 2005 | 138 | 286,000 km |
| 2004 | 111 | 294,000 km |
| 2003 | 107 | 308,000 km |
| 2002 | 108 | 286,000 km |
| 2001 | 114 | 291,000 km |
| 2000 | 161 | 309,000 km |
| 1999 | 58 | 315,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
39 Zafira cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | — |
| 2008 | 1 | — |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 | 11 |
| 2003 | 7 | 36 |
| 2002 | 14 | 62 |
| 2001 | 4 | 13 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Zafira in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The starter body may contact the battery’s positive cable due to insufficient cable protection. This could cause an electric arc or short circuit, leading to smoke from the engine compartment and a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the a…
Certain vehicles equipped with the DW10F Euro 6.4 engine may have a defect in the system that monitors urea consumption. The diagnostic test designed to detect problems such as low urea use or a blocked injector may not run frequently enough. This creates a ri…
The rear brake discs do not have sufficient contact with the wheel hub, resulting in an abnormal concentration of stress on them. This might cause cracks and a reduced transmission of torque, resulting in the loosening of the wheel bolts, leading to an increas…
The malfunction indicator light (MIL) may fail to illuminate if the diagnostic system of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF) malfunctions after a fault code has appeared. This could cause the vehicle to operate wi…
The fixing bolts and the hinge on the vehicle’s front control arms may break due to corrosion. This can cause the vehicle to steer in an unpredictable way, increasing the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and mar…
The structure of the airbag can deteriorate. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator, injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and …
Due to oil carbonisation and high contact pressure, the 7 mm camshaft chain resistance can be reduced. This may cause the camshaft chain to break, leading to an engine failure. This can cause a loss of vehicle's control and increase the risk of accidents and i…
The software supposed to prevent the engine from stopping suddenly and to transmit data to customer service is not working properly. This can lead the ‘Ready’ mode to be unavailable after the vehicle has been started, to a propulsion's loss and to the engine s…
An insufficiently resistant seat fixation on the first- and/or second row can lead to a seat movement in the event of an accident. This increases the risk of injuries to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market …
The propellant used in the driver airbag inflator can degrade when exposed to very high temperatures and levels of humidity. If activated after an impact, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to burst, and metal fragments could pass through the c…
The fuel line may come into contact with the bodywork and plastic parts. This can lead to fuel leakage with the result that the vehicle loses road contact or other road users close to the vehicle could slip, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does…
The screws in the vehicle steering box may have been improperly tightened, which can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehi…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0