The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (08 - 10)
€ 29,300

€ 22,700

€ 29,300
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 1.5 TSI ACT is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
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 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.71 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
93 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
93 hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
132 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
17 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.47 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
21.16 lb/hp
39.47 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
46 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 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
5 MPGe
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
38 mpg
city
23.4 lb
53 mpg
highway
14.9 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
609 mi
Range
261 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
261 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
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).
36.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
36.7 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1102 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