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Citroen C4 vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Citroen C4 vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

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

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C4

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.

Citroen C4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C4 uses 4.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

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 Vauxhall Zafira Life offers a bit more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

C4

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, Citroen C4 is visibly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries clearly more – 883 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 477 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £20,600
C4

Citroen C4

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 354 - 427 km
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Tomasz
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A very comfortable car, but with a flaw I noticed: very high door sills, which you really feel when getting in.

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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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Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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