The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15) vs. Opel Zafira 1.8 (13 - 14)
€ 34,000

€ 23,700

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Opel Zafira 1.8.
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Zafira 1.8
65.9
70.6
81.9
64.4
70.9
79.7
70.6 in
Width
70.9 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
65.9 in
Height
64.4 in
105.4
173.1
106.4
175.9
173.1 in
Length
175.9 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Zafira 1.8
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
423 lb
11.22 %

General
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Zafira 1.8
1T
Generation
A-H MONOCAB
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Zafira 1.8
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 hp
118 hp
Opel Zafira 1.8
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.8
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Zafira 1.8
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.8
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.36 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.47 lb/hp
28.36 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Zafira 1.8
Fuel Economy
16.3 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
33 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5 MPGe
33 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.8
21.3 lb
city
25 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
41 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
324 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
324 mi
501 mi
Opel Zafira 1.8
Environmental Impact
33.8 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
33.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Zafira 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1272 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft








53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51.5 cu ft