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Citroen Holidays vs Vauxhall Zafira Life - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (42800 £ vs 36000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Holidays or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Citroen Holidays

Vauxhall Zafira Life

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

Zafira Life

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.

Vauxhall Zafira Life has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £ , while the Citroen Holidays costs 42800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Zafira Life manages with 7.10 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Citroen Holidays with 7.90 L. The difference is about 0.80 L per 100 km.

Zafira Life

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

Both models deliver identical power – 180 HP each.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs barely noticeable better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Citroen Holidays tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 400 Nm.

Zafira Life

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 significantly more seating capacity – 8 vs 4.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is somewhat lighter – 1953 kg compared to 2235 kg. The difference is around 282 kg.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life hardly perceptible takes the win – 914 kg compared to 865 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Vauxhall Zafira Life shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance 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 £36,000
Zafira Life

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.10 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.7 - 24.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 220 - 347 km
Citroen Holidays
Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Citroen Holidays

The Citroën Holidays wraps the brand's cheerful French charm into a holiday-ready package, with cosy, flexible interiors and styling that makes every errand feel like the start of a mini break. It won't thrill the petrolhead, but as a clever, easygoing companion for family getaways and weekend escapes it delivers exactly what most buyers want: comfort, personality and a mischievous sense of fun.

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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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Citroen Holidays
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
42800 - 45400 £
Price
36000 - 53200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 8.1 L
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
208 - 211 g/km
co2
0 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
8
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2235 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4981 mm
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Width
2010 mm
Width
2010 mm
Height
1990 mm
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Payload
865 kg
Payload
850 - 914 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 180 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Torque
370 - 400 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 132 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
2184 cm3

General

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

Available configurations include Front-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.