The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Opel Zafira 1.8 (13 - 14)
€ 29,000

€ 23,700

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 OPF 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 OPF 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 OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.8
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.11 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF 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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF 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
118 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
118 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 OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Zafira 1.8
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.36 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24.29 lb/hp
28.36 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.8
38 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
609 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
501 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF 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