The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16) vs. Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI (08 - 10)
€ 20,000

€ 28,800

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Carens 1.6 GDI is 2.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
63.2
71.1
71.1
64.4
70.9
79.7
71.1 in
Width
70.9 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
63.2 in
Height
64.4 in
108.3
178.1
106.4
175.9
178.1 in
Length
175.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3556 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.62 %

General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
RP
Generation
A-H MONOCAB
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
123 hp
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
530 mi
Range
633 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
633 mi
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft







48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51.5 cu ft