The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
€ 21,600

€ 30,100

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 4.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
62.2
69.6
77.5
65.4
74.2
82.7
69.6 in
Width
74.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
62.2 in
Height
65.4 in
101.5
175.9
108.7
183.7
175.9 in
Length
183.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3783 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb

Weight Difference:
410 lb
10.84 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
5P
Generation
P12
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
107 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
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37.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.56 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
37.9 lb/hp
25.56 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
( 55 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
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.)
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
55 MPGe
5 MPGe
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
40 mpg
city
23.8 lb
56 mpg
highway
13.8 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 lb
712 mi
Range
311 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
712 mi
311 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
36.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
36.7 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1409 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.1 cu ft













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