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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison
Compare performance (288 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Vauxhall Zafira Life?
Hyundai Santa Fe vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences
Santa Fe
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 substantially cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,737 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers very slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.
Santa Fe
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 7.
In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is only slightly lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries visibly more – 883 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 218 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Hyundai Santa Fe 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.
from £51,700
Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa Fe
Vauxhall Zafira Life
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Hyundai Santa Fe
The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.
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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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Hyundai Santa Fe
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
54 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
90 - 162 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
SUV
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,900 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
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Power HP
180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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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
380 Nm
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Torque
400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Power kW
132 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Vauxhall
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