The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) vs. Opel Zafira 2.2 direct (08 - 10)
€ 22,300

€ 23,800

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Opel Zafira 2.2 direct.
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Opel Zafira 2.2 direct
61.7
69.6
77.5
64.4
70.9
79.7
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
61.7 in
Height
64.4 in
101.5
168.5
106.4
175.9
168.5 in
Length
175.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Opel Zafira 2.2 direct
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.27 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Opel Zafira 2.2 direct
5P
Generation
A-H MONOCAB
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Opel Zafira 2.2 direct
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Opel Zafira 2.2 direct
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 2.2 direct
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Opel Zafira 2.2 direct
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 2.2 direct
▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.39 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
21.63 lb/hp
23.39 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 2.2 direct
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Opel Zafira 2.2 direct
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Zafira 2.2 direct
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
42 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
482 mi
Range
439 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
482 mi
439 mi
Opel Zafira 2.2 direct
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
155.3 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Opel Zafira 2.2 direct
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Opel Zafira 2.2 direct
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft







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