Compare performance (136 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (21,800 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Courier 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.
Ford Tourneo Courier is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,177 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Tourneo Courier uses 6.6 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.
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 136 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.
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, Ford Tourneo Courier is markedly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 436 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries substantially more – 883 kg compared to 483 kg. That’s a difference of about 400 kg.
The Vauxhall Zafira Life holds a narrow overall lead 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.
The Ford Tourneo Courier is a cheeky, compact people carrier that turns urban errands into a pleasure, thanks to a spacious, cleverly packaged cabin and genuinely practical storage everywhere you look. It drives with reassuringly car-like manners, so the ride is comfy for school runs and shopping trips, and sensible touches like fold-flat seats, a high driving position and plentiful cubbies make it a smart, fuss-free choice for small families and weekend haulers.
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
21,800 - 35,000 £
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.7 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
320 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
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co2
186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5
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Seats
8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,517 - 1,545 kg
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
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Trunk capacity
570 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,800 - 1,813 mm
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Width
2,010 mm
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Height
-
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
480 - 483 kg
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
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
125 - 136 HP
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Power HP
180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
170 - 290 Nm
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Torque
400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
92 - 100 kW
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Power kW
132 kW
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Engine capacity
998 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Vauxhall
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