The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Zafira 1.8 Easytronic (10 - 13)
€ 28,300
€ 25,900
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Opel Zafira 1.8.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Zafira 1.8
62.1
71.1
80.7
64.4
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
105.1
171.3
106.4
175.9
171.3 in
Length
175.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Zafira 1.8
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.19 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Zafira 1.8
AUV
Generation
A-H MONOCAB
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Zafira 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
138 hp
Opel Zafira 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Zafira 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Zafira 1.8
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
24.29 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Zafira 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
34 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.8
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
609 mi
Range
515 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
515 mi
Opel Zafira 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.8
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Zafira 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1272 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51.5 cu ft
