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Fiat Scudo vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (30,900 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Scudo or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Fiat Scudo vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Fiat Scudo

  • slightly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

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

Scudo

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat Scudo is slightly cheaper – starting at 30,900 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,085 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Scudo uses 6.2 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 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.

Both models deliver identical power – 180 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat Scudo is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.5 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 400 Nm.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 8 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Scudo is a bit lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 231 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Scudo carries clearly more – 1,805 kg compared to 883 kg. That’s a difference of about 922 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Scudo 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.

from £30,900
Scudo

Fiat Scudo

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 - 7.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 352 km
Fiat Scudo
Vauxhall Zafira Life

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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
30,900 - 51,300 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 187 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 800 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 - 2,010 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
840 - 1,805 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,197 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Vauxhall
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