The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 29,000

€ 31,300

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
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 1.4 Turbo
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3589 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb

Weight Difference:
481 lb
13.4 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
AUV
Generation
P12
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
138 hp
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24.29 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
34 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
609 mi
Range
523 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
523 mi
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1515 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.1 cu ft













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