The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 30,100

€ 22,300

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.9 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
65.4
74.2
82.7
62.1
71.1
80.7
74.2 in
Width
71.1 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65.4 in
Height
62.1 in
108.7
183.7
105.1
170.8
183.7 in
Length
170.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
3783 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
864 lb
22.84 %

General
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
P12
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
155 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.03 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
25.56 lb/hp
27.03 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
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
45 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
5 MPGe
45 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
23.8 lb
city
37 mpg
13.8 lb
highway
52 mpg
55 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
311 mi
Range
598 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
311 mi
598 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
36.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1409 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
20.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft













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