Compare performance (136 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (21,300 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Doblò Van or Vauxhall Zafira Life?
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.
Fiat Doblò Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,300 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,673 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Doblò Van uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.
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 Vauxhall Zafira Life offers clearly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.
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, Fiat Doblò Van is clearly lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 624 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Fiat Doblò Van carries a bit more – 991 kg compared to 883 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.
The Fiat Doblò Van is far ahead 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.
The Fiat Doblò is a no-nonsense workhorse that blends surprising cabin comfort with sensible practicality, turning long days on the road into something tolerable rather than torturous. Clever packaging and steady, uncomplicated manners make it a smart pick for small businesses and weekend warriors who want function without fuss.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
21,300 - 33,800 £
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
354 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
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co2
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
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,848 mm
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Width
2,010 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
611 - 991 kg
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Power HP
180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Torque
400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Power kW
132 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Fiat
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Brand
Vauxhall
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