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Hyundai Tucson vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (20900 £ vs 36000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Hyundai Tucson vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • decisively cheaper
  • evident more power
  • decisively more efficient
  • clearly quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • distinct lighter
  • convincingly more trunk space

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • convincingly more electric range

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

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

Tucson

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.

Hyundai Tucson has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20900 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15094 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Tucson manages with 2.70 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 4.40 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs convincingly better – achieving up to 347 km, about 277 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Zafira Life

Engine and Performance:

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 has a evident edge – offering 288 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Tucson performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 204 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 19 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Zafira Life pulls barely noticeable stronger with 400 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm difference.

Tucson

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is distinct lighter – 1542 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 411 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers convincingly more room – 620 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 620 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs convincingly better – up to 4900 L, which is about 3101 L more than the Hyundai Tucson.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life convincingly takes the win – 914 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 369 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson sits well ahead of its rival 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
Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 7.6 L
  • Electric Range : 63 - 70 km

Hyundai Tucson

5 (3 Reviews)
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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.

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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 Tucson
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
20900 - 47900 £
Price
36000 - 53200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1542 - 1893 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4525 - 4535 mm
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
2010 mm
Height
1650 mm
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
1795 - 1799 L
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
850 - 914 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
2184 cm3

General

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.