The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 29,300
€ 30,800
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT 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.
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3750 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.33 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
AUV
Generation
P12
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
168 hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
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21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
21.96 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
30 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
723 mi
Range
456 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
456 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Zafira 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1475 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.1 cu ft













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

















