The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 20,500

€ 30,800

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.9 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
62.1
71.1
80.7
65.4
74.2
82.7
71.1 in
Width
74.2 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
62.1 in
Height
65.4 in
105.1
170.8
108.7
183.7
170.8 in
Length
183.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3750 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
840 lb
22.4 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
AUV
Generation
P12
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
168 hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
110 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
34.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
34.64 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
30 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
38 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
621 mi
Range
456 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
456 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1475 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.1 cu ft













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