The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 20) vs. Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (16 - 17)
€ 27,000

€ 29,800

€ 27,000
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 1.5 TSI OPF 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 1.6 CNG ecoFlex.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
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 OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3783 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb

Weight Difference:
730 lb
19.3 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
▶ REPLAY
23.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.85 lb/hp
25.56 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF 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 OPF ACT
46 mpg
5 MPGe
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
36 mpg
city
23.8 lb
55 mpg
highway
13.8 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 lb
609 mi
Range
311 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
311 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 OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
36.7 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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