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Honda CR-V vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda CR-V or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Honda CR-V vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Honda CR-V

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  • very slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • slightly cheaper
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CR-V

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 is slightly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Honda CR-V costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,209 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda CR-V uses 2.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 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.

When it comes to engine power, the Honda CR-V offers very slightly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda CR-V is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers moderately more torque with 400 Nm compared to 335 Nm. That’s about 65 Nm more.

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 more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Honda CR-V is barely lighter – 1,821 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries significantly more – 883 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 408 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda CR-V 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.

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CR-V

Honda CR-V

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.6 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 78 km
Honda CR-V
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Honda CR-V

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
40,200 - 48,800 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
59 - 152 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,821 - 1,988 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
579 - 617 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,866 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
439 - 475 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
335 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Honda
Brand
Vauxhall
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