The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Zafira 2.0 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 28,300

€ 30,200

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the Opel Zafira 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Zafira 2.0 CDTI
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
171.3
108.7
183.7
171.3 in
Length
183.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Zafira 2.0 CDTI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3942 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb

Weight Difference:
833 lb
21.13 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Zafira 2.0 CDTI
AUV
Generation
P12
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Zafira 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
128 hp
Opel Zafira 2.0 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Zafira 2.0 CDTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 2.0 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.8 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
24.29 lb/hp
30.8 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Zafira 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Zafira 2.0 CDTI
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
609 mi
Range
591 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
591 mi
Opel Zafira 2.0 CDTI
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).
125.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
Opel Zafira 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Zafira 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1459 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.1 cu ft













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