The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,700

€ 28,300

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
64.4
70.9
79.7
62.1
71.1
80.7
70.9 in
Width
71.1 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
64.4 in
Height
62.1 in
106.4
175.9
105.1
171.3
175.9 in
Length
171.3 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.31 %

General
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
A-H MONOCAB
Generation
AUV
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
155 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
24.8 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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
46 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
5 MPGe
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
25.2 lb
city
37 mpg
13.8 lb
highway
53 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
256 mi
Range
609 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
256 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
37.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft








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