Compare performance (288 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Vauxhall Zafira Life?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
Hyundai Tucson is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,094 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Tucson 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 Tucson is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers barely more torque with 400 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm more.
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, Hyundai Tucson is clearly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 411 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries clearly more – 883 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 338 kg.
The Hyundai Tucson 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.
Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.
detailsThe 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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Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 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
63 - 70 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
62 - 172 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
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Seats
8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
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Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 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
518 - 545 kg
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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
136 - 288 HP
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Power HP
180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 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
250 - 379 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
100 - 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
F, D, E, 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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