The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20) vs. Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo (16 - 18)
€ 25,700

€ 24,000

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 SCR is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.9 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
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 SCR
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3589 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.23 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
AUV
Generation
P12
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
118 hp
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
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28.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
28.19 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
49 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
723 mi
Range
530 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
723 mi
530 mi
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Zafira 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1448 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.1 cu ft













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