The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (08 - 10) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 22,700

€ 36,800

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex is 4.9 inches longer and 3.1 inches taller.
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
BMW 218d Active Tourer
64.4
70.9
79.7
61.2
70.9
80.2
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
64.4 in
Height
61.2 in
106.4
175.9
105.1
170.9
175.9 in
Length
170.9 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.29 %

General
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
BMW 218d Active Tourer
A-H MONOCAB
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
93 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
93 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
98 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
98 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
BMW 218d Active Tourer
103 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
17 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
774 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer
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39.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
39.47 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
51 mpg
( 57 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.)
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
5 MPGe
57 MPGe
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.4 lb
city
45 mpg
14.9 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
261 mi
Range
689 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
261 mi
689 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
36.7 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).
94.6 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
36.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft







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