The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 20,500
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 30,100
 Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
€ 20,500
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 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 ECOTEC CNG.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
71.1
80.7
65.4
Blueprint Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
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 ECOTEC CNG
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3783 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5192 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
873 lb
23.08 %
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
AUV
Generation
P12
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
148 hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
110 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

600 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG

▶ REPLAY
34.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
34.64 lb/hp
25.56 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
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.)
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
5 MPGe
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
38 mpg
city
23.8 lb
55 mpg
highway
13.8 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 lb
621 mi
Range
311 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
311 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
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).
36.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
36.7 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC CNG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1409 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.1 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.7 cu ft