The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (09 - 13) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
€ 25,700

€ 21,300

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex is 3.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel.
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
64.4
70.9
79.7
64
72
81.4
70.9 in
Width
72 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
64.4 in
Height
64 in
106.4
175.9
104.3
172.4
175.9 in
Length
172.4 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
642 lb
17.49 %

General
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
A-H MONOCAB
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
148 hp
118 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
155 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
155 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.67 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
24.8 lb/hp
25.67 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
18.1 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
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.)
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
5 MPGe
19 MPGe
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
25.2 lb
city
21 mpg
13.8 lb
highway
34 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
402 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
256 mi
402 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
37.3 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).
269.2 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
37.3 kWh
269.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft








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