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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison
Compare performance (286 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (36300 £ vs 36000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Vauxhall Zafira Life?
Transit Custom Transporter
Costs and Efficiency:
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.
Vauxhall Zafira Life has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 36300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 270 £.
Zafira Life
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 286 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 10.60 s, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter takes 13.40 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Custom Transporter pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 630 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm difference.
Transit Custom Transporter
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 noticeable more seating capacity – 8 vs 6.
In curb weight, Ford Transit Custom Transporter is slight lighter – 1893 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter performs noticeable better – up to 6800 L, which is about 1900 L more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.
When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Custom Transporter noticeable takes the win – 1332 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 418 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is clearly superior 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.
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Vauxhall Zafira Life
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from about £36,300
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.
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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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Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36300 - 77400 £
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Price
36000 - 53200 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
220 - 347 km
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Battery Capacity
11.80 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
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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
3 - 6
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Seats
8
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1893 - 2122 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
5050 - 5450 mm
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Length
4981 - 5331 mm
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Width
2032 mm
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Width
2010 mm
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Height
1958 - 1959 mm
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Height
1890 mm
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Max trunk capacity
5800 - 6800 L
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Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
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Payload
802 - 1332 kg
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Payload
850 - 914 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, 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, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Power HP
136 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
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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
310 - 630 Nm
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
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Engine capacity
2184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Vauxhall
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What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Custom Transporter?
The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-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.