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BYD Seal U vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison
Compare performance (324 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or Vauxhall Zafira Life?
Seal U
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
BYD Seal U is very slightly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,714 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal U is substantially more efficient: consuming 12.1 kWh/100km compared to 24.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Zafira Life. That’s a difference of about 12.6 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the BYD Seal U offers visibly more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 153 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.
Zafira Life
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the BYD Seal U offers substantially more power – delivering 324 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 144 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the BYD Seal U is markedly faster – reaching 175 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal U delivers noticeably more torque with 550 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.
Seal U
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, BYD Seal U is very slightly lighter – 1,940 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 13 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BYD Seal U offers considerably more boot space – 552 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 552 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life offers significantly more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 3,460 L more than the BYD Seal U.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries substantially more – 914 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 504 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BYD Seal U stands well ahead of its rival 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.
from £34,300
BYD Seal U
BYD Seal U
Vauxhall Zafira Life
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BYD Seal U
The BYD Seal U pairs a sleek fastback silhouette with a surprisingly roomy, tech-rich cabin, giving electric chic without the showroom pretension. It's a smart pick for buyers after confident handling, sensible practicality and standout value — all wrapped up with a cheeky grin when you put your foot down.
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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 Seal U
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
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Price
36,000 - 53,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
70 - 500 km
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Electric Range
220 - 347 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 71 g/km
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co2
0 - 186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5
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Seats
8
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
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Curb weight
1,953 - 2,240 kg
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Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
4,785 mm
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Length
4,981 - 5,331 mm
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Width
1,890 mm
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Width
2,010 mm
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Height
1,668 mm
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Height
1,890 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
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Max trunk capacity
4,200 - 4,900 L
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Payload
410 kg
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Payload
850 - 914 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
218 - 324 HP
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Power HP
136 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
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Max Speed
175 km/h
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Max Speed
130 km/h
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Torque
300 - 550 Nm
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
160 - 238 kW
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Vauxhall
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