The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (16 - 17) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 29,800

€ 27,500

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the KIA Carens 2.0 GDI.
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
65.4
74.2
82.7
63.2
71.1
71.1
74.2 in
Width
71.1 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.1 in
65.4 in
Height
63.2 in
108.7
183.7
108.3
178.1
183.7 in
Length
178.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3783 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
11.42 %

General
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
P12
Generation
RP
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
148 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
155 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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25.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
25.56 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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
30 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
5 MPGe
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
23.8 lb
city
22 mpg
13.8 lb
highway
38 mpg
55 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
311 mi
Range
462 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
311 mi
462 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
147.7 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
36.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1409 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
20.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft












52.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft