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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (37,400 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • barely cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Leon SP Wagon

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 is barely cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,371 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.8 L/100km.

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 CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers clearly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 153 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers only slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Leon SP Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is noticeably lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 537 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries markedly more – 883 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 348 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is clearly superior overall 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 £37,400
Leon SP Wagon

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 130 km
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The CUPRA Leon Sportstourer turns the humble family wagon into something that looks and drives like it belongs on the racetrack while still swallowing your shopping and weekend gear without complaint. Stylish, practical and with a cabin that feels grown-up, it’s the kind of car for buyers who demand function but don’t want to hide the fun.

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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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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,400 - 50,800 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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