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Fiat Doblò Van vs Vauxhall Zafira Life - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (136 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (21300 £ vs 36000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Doblò Van or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Fiat Doblò Van

Vauxhall Zafira Life

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

Doblò Van

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.

Fiat Doblò Van has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21300 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14673 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Fiat Doblò Van manages with 5.20 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Fiat Doblò Van: with 17.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s convincingly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 24.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 7.30 kWh.

As for electric range, the Fiat Doblò Van performs slight better – achieving up to 354 km, about 7 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

Zafira Life

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Zafira Life has a noticeable edge – offering 180 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Zafira Life pulls distinct stronger with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

Doblò Van

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers evident more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Fiat Doblò Van is convincingly lighter – 1329 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 624 kg.

When it comes to payload, Fiat Doblò Van slight takes the win – 991 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Fiat Doblò Van shows itself to be is largely superior 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 £21,300
Doblò Van

Fiat Doblò Van

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.3 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.40 kWh
  • Electric Range : 354 km
Fiat Doblò Van
Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Fiat Doblò Van

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.

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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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Fiat Doblò Van
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
21300 - 33800 £
Price
36000 - 53200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17.40 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
0 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1329 - 1813 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
2010 mm
Height
-
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
850 - 914 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3
Engine capacity
2184 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Fiat Doblò Van 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.