The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (08 - 10) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)
€ 22,700

€ 17,300

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6.
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
KIA Carens 1.6
64.4
70.9
79.7
65
71.7
79.5
70.9 in
Width
71.7 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
64.4 in
Height
65 in
106.4
175.9
106.3
178.9
175.9 in
Length
178.9 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
KIA Carens 1.6
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.91 %

General
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
KIA Carens 1.6
A-H MONOCAB
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
KIA Carens 1.6
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
93 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
93 hp
124 hp
KIA Carens 1.6
98 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
98 lb‑ft
116 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6
Performance
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
KIA Carens 1.6
103 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
17 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
774 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 1.6
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39.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
39.47 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
KIA Carens 1.6
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
33 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
5 MPGe
33 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
23.4 lb
city
26 mpg
14.9 lb
highway
38 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
261 mi
Range
475 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
261 mi
475 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
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).
136.5 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
36.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
KIA Carens 1.6
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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