The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 30,000

€ 26,800

€ 30,000
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 Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo 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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI 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 DI Turbo
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3750 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
580 lb
15.47 %

General
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
P12
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
168 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
22.32 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
30 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
55 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
456 mi
Range
758 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
456 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
149.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1475 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
20.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft













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