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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Price
21300 - 33800 £
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Price
36000 - 53200 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.40 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
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Electric Range
354 km
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Electric Range
220 - 347 km
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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
0 - 186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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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
5
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Curb weight
1329 - 1813 kg
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Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
-
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Length
4981 - 5331 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Width
2010 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1890 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
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Payload
611 - 991 kg
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Payload
850 - 914 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, 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
Reduction Gearbox, 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
136 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Torque
260 - 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
100 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3
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Engine capacity
2184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
Fiat
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.