The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI (08 - 10)
€ 30,000

€ 28,800

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3556 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
425 lb
11.95 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
AUV
Generation
A-H MONOCAB
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
123 hp
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
586 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
586 mi
633 mi
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
100.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft








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