The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
€ 21,300

€ 30,100

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
64
72
81.4
65.4
74.2
82.7
72 in
Width
74.2 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
64 in
Height
65.4 in
104.3
172.4
108.7
183.7
172.4 in
Length
183.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3783 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb

Weight Difference:
754 lb
19.93 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
DXA
Generation
P12
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
118 hp
148 hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
▶ REPLAY
25.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.56 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
25.67 lb/hp
25.56 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
( 19 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
17.7 lb✽
( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
19 MPGe
5 MPGe
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
21 mpg
city
23.8 lb
34 mpg
highway
13.8 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 lb
402 mi
Range
311 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
402 mi
311 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
Environmental Impact
269.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
36.7 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
269.2 kWh
36.7 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1409 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.1 cu ft













48.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.7 cu ft