The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 24,600
€ 29,900
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo 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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3668 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb
Weight Difference:
505 lb
13.77 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
AUV
Generation
P12
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
197 hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.62 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
29.3 lb/hp
18.62 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
57 mpg
city
27 mpg
69 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
863 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
863 mi
501 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1479 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.1 cu ft













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




















