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Jaguar E-Pace vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (32,400 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar E-Pace or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Jaguar E-Pace vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Jaguar E-Pace

  • moderately cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-Pace

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.

Jaguar E-Pace is moderately cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,591 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaguar E-Pace uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 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 Jaguar E-Pace offers markedly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar E-Pace is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.3 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar E-Pace delivers visibly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

E-Pace

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, Jaguar E-Pace is barely lighter – 1,783 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries clearly more – 883 kg compared to 554 kg. That’s a difference of about 329 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar E-Pace holds a decisive overall lead 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 £32,400
E-Pace

Jaguar E-Pace

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 160 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 69 km
Jaguar E-Pace
Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Jaguar E-Pace

The Jaguar E-Pace brings compact SUV practicality together with taut, sporty design and unmistakable British charm, helping it stand out in a crowded class. Inside, the cabin feels premium and the driving manners are engaging enough to keep a grin on your face, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want Jaguar style without the bulk.

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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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Jaguar E-Pace
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,400 - 56,100 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
69 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
33 - 185 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 67 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,783 - 2,173 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
494 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,984 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,648 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,170 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
497 - 554 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
160 - 269 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
190 - 211 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 540 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
118 - 198 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
Vauxhall
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