The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 25,700
€ 26,800
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex is 5.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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
170.8
175.9 in
Length
170.8 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.62 %
General
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
A-H MONOCAB
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
24.8 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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
57 mpg
( 64 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
64 MPGe
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
25.2 lb
city
55 mpg
13.8 lb
highway
60 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
256 mi
Range
758 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
256 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
37.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
51.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
