The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. Opel Zafira 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)
€ 24,600

€ 29,600

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.9 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the Opel Zafira 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Zafira 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
170.8
108.7
183.7
170.8 in
Length
183.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Zafira 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3750 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb

Weight Difference:
586 lb
15.63 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Zafira 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
AUV
Generation
P12
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Zafira 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
133 hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Zafira 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
122 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.2 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
29.3 lb/hp
28.2 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Zafira 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65 mpg
50 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
57 mpg
city
42 mpg
69 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
863 mi
Range
767 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
863 mi
767 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
74 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 kWh
96.7 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Zafira 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1497 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.1 cu ft













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