The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Zafira 1.8 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 22,100
€ 24,800
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.8 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 1.8
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 1.8
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.52 %
General
Opel Zafira 1.8
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
A-H MONOCAB
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Zafira 1.8
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.8
138 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.8
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Zafira 1.8
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Zafira 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.8
24.01 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Zafira 1.8
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.8
32 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
50 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
487 mi
Range
739 mi
Opel Zafira 1.8
487 mi
739 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.8
140.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Zafira 1.8
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1272 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
51.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
