The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex (Natural Gas) (16 - 17)
€ 24,800

€ 29,800

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 32.8 cm shorter, 7.7 cm narrower and 8.2 cm lower than the Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
1578
1807
2050
1660
1884
2100
1807 mm
Width
1884 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2100 mm
1578 mm
Height
1660 mm
2670
4338
2760
4666
4338 mm
Length
4666 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1716 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2355 kg

Weight Difference:
296 kg
17.25 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
AUV
Generation
P12
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
113 bhp
148 bhp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 2300 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
210 NM
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
▶ REPLAY
12.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.59 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
12.57 kg/bhp
11.59 kg/bhp
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
( 75 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
8 kg✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
75 MPGe
6 MPGe
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
60 mpg
city
10.8 kg
72 mpg
motorway
6.3 kg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
25 kg
739 mi
Range
311 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
739 mi
311 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
36.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
36.7 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
639 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
710 L













1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1860 L