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Honda ZR-V vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda ZR-V or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Honda ZR-V vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Honda ZR-V

4.9 (6 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

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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

ZR-V

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Honda ZR-V is barely cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 934 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda ZR-V uses 5.7 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 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 ZR-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 ZR-V is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

ZR-V

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Honda ZR-V is moderately lighter – 1,660 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 293 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries considerably more – 883 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 428 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda ZR-V is barely 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.

from £35,100
ZR-V

Honda ZR-V

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
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Reviews Honda ZR-V

4.9 (6 Reviews)
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Frans
18 May 2026, 09:50:16

Lovely driving feel, quiet, fast, solid and reliable.

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Denes Molnar
17 May 2026, 19:58:46

Enjoy to drive, long driving range, good fluel consumption.

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Pan
5 Oct 2025, 11:26:07

HONDA ZRV — snappy, fast, perfect in every way, whisper-quiet, maximum comfort, extraordinary quality and price. For me: 5 stars.

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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Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,700 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 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
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
130 - 132 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
1,660 - 1,710 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
440 - 455 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
315 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
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Honda
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Honda ZR-V?

The Honda ZR-V is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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