The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (16 - 17)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,800
 Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (16 - 17) Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 1.6 CNG ecoFlex.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
71.1
80.7
65.4
Blueprint Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (16 - 17)
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 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (16 - 17)
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 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
3003 lb
Curb Weight
3783 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5192 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
780 lb
20.62 %
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
AUV
Generation
P12
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
148 hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex

▶ REPLAY
24.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
24.41 lb/hp
25.56 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
43 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 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
5 MPGe
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
34 mpg
city
23.8 lb
51 mpg
highway
13.8 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 lb
565 mi
Range
311 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
565 mi
311 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
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).
36.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
36.7 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 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