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Hyundai Staria vs Vauxhall Zafira Life - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (225 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (42400 £ vs 36000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Hyundai Staria

Vauxhall Zafira Life

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

Staria @ Hyundai Motor Company

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.

Vauxhall Zafira Life has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £, while the Hyundai Staria costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 6437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Zafira Life manages with 7.10 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Hyundai Staria with 7.60 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

Zafira Life @ Opel / Stellantis Media

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 Staria has a a bit edge – offering 225 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Staria is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 10.20 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Hyundai Staria tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Zafira Life pulls minimal stronger with 400 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 33 Nm difference.

Staria @ Hyundai Motor Company

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hyundai Staria offers slightly more seating capacity – 9 vs 8.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is slightly lighter – 1953 kg compared to 2275 kg. The difference is around 322 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers clearly more room – 831 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 831 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs decisively better – up to 4900 L, which is about 3597 L more than the Hyundai Staria.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life to a small extent takes the win – 914 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 139 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Zafira Life is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £36,000
Zafira Life @ Opel / Stellantis Media

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
Hyundai Staria
Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Hyundai Staria

Hyundai Staria looks like a friendly spaceship, its sweeping glass and soft edges turning a people‑mover into a design statement that actually gets noticed. Inside it's airy and practical — perfect for families or anyone who likes travelling in comfort and style, with enough flexibility to swallow luggage and weekend plans without drama.

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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 Staria
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Staria @ Hyundai Motor Company
Zafira Life @ Opel / Stellantis Media

Costs and Consumption

Price
42400 - 50500 £
Price
36000 - 53200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.60 L
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
172 g/km
co2
0 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
8
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2275 - 2345 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5253 mm
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Width
1997 mm
Width
2010 mm
Height
1990 mm
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
431 - 1303 L
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
850 - 914 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
225 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.20 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
167 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Torque
367 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
2184 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Staria?

The Hyundai Staria is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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