The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 30,100

€ 29,300

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 12.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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
171.3
183.7 in
Length
171.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3783 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
653 lb
17.26 %

General
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
155 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
25.56 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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
46 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
5 MPGe
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
23.8 lb
city
38 mpg
13.8 lb
highway
53 mpg
55 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
311 mi
Range
609 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
311 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
36.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1409 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
20.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft













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