The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20) vs. Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 32,700

€ 30,000

€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 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 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC 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 SCR
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3750 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
9.76 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
AUV
Generation
P12
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC 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 3250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
168 hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
51 mpg
30 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
675 mi
Range
456 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
675 mi
456 mi
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 SCR
94.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Zafira 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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