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Fiat Doblò vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (25,800 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Doblò or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Fiat Doblò vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Fiat Doblò

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • visibly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Doblò

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat Doblò is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,216 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Doblò uses 5.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Zafira Life

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Zafira Life offers visibly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Doblò

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 more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Doblò is markedly lighter – 1,530 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 423 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries very slightly more – 883 kg compared to 840 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life is slightly ahead 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 £36,000
Zafira Life

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 L/100km
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Fiat Doblò

The Fiat Doblò is Fiat’s pragmatic workhorse that doubles as a family companion—deceptively roomy, easy to live with and built to swallow awkward loads without drama. It won’t win style prizes, but its sensible packaging, no-nonsense character and low-stress ownership make it a very practical choice for buyers who prefer usefulness over flash.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,800 - 29,600 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
144 - 152 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,530 - 1,658 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
722 - 840 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Fiat Doblò have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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