The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. Opel Zafira 1.4 ECOTEC LPG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 25,600

€ 29,200

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 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 1.4 ECOTEC LPG.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
3003 lb
Curb Weight
3702 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
699 lb
18.88 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
AUV
Generation
P12
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
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
138 hp
Opel Zafira 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
▶ REPLAY
24.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.83 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
24.41 lb/hp
26.83 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
34 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
565 mi
Range
523 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
565 mi
523 mi
Opel Zafira 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1435 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.1 cu ft













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