The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (08 - 10)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,700
 Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (08 - 10) Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 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 DSG (14 - 17)
71.1
80.7
64.4
Blueprint Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (08 - 10)
70.9
79.7
71.1 in
Width
70.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
62.1 in
Height
64.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (08 - 10)
106.4
175.9
170.8 in
Length
175.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
3049 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4927 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
622 lb
16.95 %
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (08 - 10)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
AUV
Generation
A-H MONOCAB
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-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 (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*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
93 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
93 hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
98 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
103 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
17 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

774 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex

▶ REPLAY
24.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.47 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
24.79 lb/hp
39.47 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
45 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
45 mpg
5 MPGe
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
38 mpg
city
23.4 lb
51 mpg
highway
14.9 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
598 mi
Range
261 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
261 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
98.5 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
98.5 kWh
36.7 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 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
7
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51.5 cu ft