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Honda CR-V vs Vauxhall Zafira Life - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (184 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (42800 £ vs 36000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda CR-V or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Honda CR-V

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Vauxhall Zafira Life

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

CR-V

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Zafira Life has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £ , while the Honda CR-V costs 42800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Honda CR-V manages with 2.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 4.50 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs clearly better – achieving up to 347 km, about 269 km more than the Honda CR-V.

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 Honda CR-V has a barely noticeable edge – offering 184 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda CR-V is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Zafira Life pulls slightly stronger with 400 Nm compared to 335 Nm. That’s about 65 Nm difference.

CR-V

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 5.

In curb weight, Honda CR-V is hardly perceptible lighter – 1821 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Honda CR-V offers clearly more room – 617 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 617 L.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life convincingly takes the win – 914 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 439 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life is narrowly 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.

Honda CR-V
Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Zafira Life

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.10 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.7 - 24.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 220 - 347 km

Honda CR-V

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The Honda CR-V blends sensible practicality with a polished feel, offering roomy interiors and a confident ride that keeps commutes and weekend escapes equally comfortable. Its unshowy styling and reliable reputation make it a smart, low‑drama choice for buyers who want versatility without fuss — the kind of car that quietly makes everyday life a little easier.

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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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Honda CR-V
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
42800 - 52100 £
Price
36000 - 53200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 6.7 L
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Electric Range
78 km
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
59 - 152 g/km
co2
0 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1821 - 1988 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Trunk capacity
579 - 617 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Width
1866 mm
Width
2010 mm
Height
-
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Payload
439 - 475 kg
Payload
850 - 914 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Torque
335 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1993 cm3
Engine capacity
2184 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Honda
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Honda CR-V have?

The Honda CR-V is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-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.