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Fiat Scudo vs Vauxhall Zafira Life - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (30900 £ vs 36000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Scudo or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Fiat Scudo

Vauxhall Zafira Life

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

Zafira Life

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat Scudo has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30900 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5085 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Fiat Scudo manages with 6.20 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Fiat Scudo: with 23.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 24.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.10 kWh.

As for electric range, the Fiat Scudo performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 352 km, about 5 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 180 HP each.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat Scudo is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 10.50 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Fiat Scudo tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 400 Nm.

Zafira Life

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 clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 8 vs 6.

In curb weight, Fiat Scudo is a bit lighter – 1722 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 231 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Fiat Scudo performs clearly perceptible better – up to 6600 L, which is about 1700 L more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

When it comes to payload, Fiat Scudo significantly takes the win – 1805 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 891 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Scudo sits well ahead of its rival 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.

Fiat Scudo
Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Fiat Scudo

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.2 - 6.5 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.6 - 24 kWh
  • Electric Range : 221 - 352 km

Fiat Scudo

The Fiat Scudo is a practical and unpretentious van that balances hardworking utility with a surprisingly polished cabin, making it a sensible choice for tradespeople and families who need space without fuss. It doesn't pretend to be flashy, but its clever packaging, sensible driving manners and affordable running costs make the Scudo a dependable partner for the daily grind and weekend projects — and it even manages to look tidy in the car park.

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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 Scudo
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
30900 - 51300 £
Price
36000 - 53200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 6
Seats
8
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1722 - 2260 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4980 - 5330 mm
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
2010 mm
Height
1895 - 1935 mm
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
5300 - 6600 L
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Payload
840 - 1805 kg
Payload
850 - 914 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
130 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 2184 cm3
Engine capacity
2184 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Fiat Scudo?

The Fiat Scudo is offered with 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.