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BYD Han vs Vauxhall Zafira Life - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (517 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (59200 £ vs 36000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

BYD Han

Vauxhall Zafira Life

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Zafira Life has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23169 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the BYD Han: with 18.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s distinct more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 24.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 6.20 kWh.

As for electric range, the BYD Han performs evident better – achieving up to 521 km, about 174 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

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 BYD Han has a clearly edge – offering 517 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 337 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 6.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs slight better – reaching 185 km/h, while the BYD Han tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Han pulls decisively stronger with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.

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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 distinct more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is a bit lighter – 1953 kg compared to 2325 kg. The difference is around 372 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BYD Han offers convincingly more room – 410 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 410 L.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life decisively takes the win – 914 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 579 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BYD Han shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £59,200
Han

BYD Han

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.50 kWh
  • Electric Range : 521 km
BYD Han
Vauxhall Zafira Life

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BYD Han

The BYD Han is a sleek, cinematic fastback saloon that pairs dramatic styling with a surprisingly plush cabin and a genuinely high-tech feel. It undercuts established rivals on price while delivering composed handling, generous equipment and long-legged electric confidence — a car that will make badge-conscious buyers sit up and take notice.

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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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BYD Han
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
59200 - 62200 £
Price
36000 - 53200 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18.50 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2325 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4995 mm
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Width
1910 mm
Width
2010 mm
Height
1495 mm
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
850 - 914 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.90 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2184 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
BYD
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the BYD Han have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.