The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (09 - 13)
€ 24,500
€ 25,700
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
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
170.8
106.4
175.9
170.8 in
Length
175.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.71 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
AUV
Generation
A-H MONOCAB
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
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28.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
28.99 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
( 66 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
18.1 lb✽
( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
66 MPGe
5 MPGe
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
51 mpg
city
25.2 lb
64 mpg
highway
13.8 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
777 mi
Range
256 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
256 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
37.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
37.3 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51.5 cu ft
