The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 5 1.8 (13 - 15)
€ 25,700

€ 21,200

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 5 1.8.
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Mazda 5 1.8
64.4
70.9
79.7
63.6
68.9
76.8
70.9 in
Width
68.9 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
64.4 in
Height
63.6 in
106.4
175.9
108.3
180.5
175.9 in
Length
180.5 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Mazda 5 1.8
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
6.84 %

General
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Mazda 5 1.8
A-H MONOCAB
Generation
CW
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Mazda 5 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
148 hp
113 hp
Mazda 5 1.8
155 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
155 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Mazda 5 1.8
Performance
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Mazda 5 1.8
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 5 1.8
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.26 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
24.8 lb/hp
30.26 lb/hp
Mazda 5 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Mazda 5 1.8
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
33 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
5 MPGe
33 mpg
Mazda 5 1.8
25.2 lb
city
25 mpg
13.8 lb
highway
39 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
256 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
256 mi
518 mi
Mazda 5 1.8
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).
136.5 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
37.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mazda 5 1.8
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Mazda 5 1.8
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft







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