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Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (268 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (35,500 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alfa Romeo Tonale or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Alfa Romeo Tonale

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  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • significantly more trunk space

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • substantially more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Tonale

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Alfa Romeo Tonale is barely cheaper – starting at 35,500 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 506 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Alfa Romeo Tonale uses 3.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Zafira Life offers substantially more range – reaching up to 347 km, about 285 km more than the Alfa Romeo Tonale.

Zafira Life

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Alfa Romeo Tonale offers clearly more power – delivering 268 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Alfa Romeo Tonale takes 10.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers somewhat more torque with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Tonale

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Alfa Romeo Tonale is noticeably lighter – 1,600 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 353 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alfa Romeo Tonale offers significantly more boot space – 500 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 500 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries considerably more – 914 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 379 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life is barely ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Zafira Life

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 220 - 347 km
Alfa Romeo Tonale
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

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Alfa Romeo Tonale

The Alfa Romeo Tonale embodies the brand's timeless elegance and sporty DNA, captivating drivers with its bold design and dynamic presence on the road. Inside, the Tonale impresses with a perfect blend of luxury and cutting-edge technology, offering a sophisticated driving experience that remains true to the Alfa Romeo spirit. With its agile performance and distinctive character, the Tonale stands out in the competitive SUV market, appealing to those who seek both style and substance.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life

The Opel Zafira Life is a practical, no-nonsense people carrier that wraps flexible space and family-friendly features into a tidy, grown-up package. It’s comfy on long runs, easy to live with day to day, and wears its van roots with surprising style — the kind of sensible buy that still manages to smile.

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Alfa Romeo Tonale
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,500 - 53,200 £
Price
36,000 - 53,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.4 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 km
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
77 - 138 g/km
co2
0 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,910 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
385 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4,981 - 5,331 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,200 - 4,900 L
Payload
510 - 535 kg
Payload
850 - 914 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 268 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
130 km/h
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 197 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Brand
Vauxhall
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