The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 29,700

€ 29,300

€ 29,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI is 4.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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
171.3
175.9 in
Length
171.3 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3655 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
525 lb
14.36 %

General
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
A-H MONOCAB
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
24.7 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
33 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
501 mi
Range
609 mi
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
501 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
148.1 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 1.9 CDTI
148.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1272 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft








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