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Kia Picanto vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison
Compare performance (68 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Vauxhall Zafira Life?
Picanto
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.
Kia Picanto is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,914 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 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 Vauxhall Zafira Life offers considerably more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers significantly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 304 Nm more.
Picanto
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is considerably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 829 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries considerably more – 883 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 551 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Vauxhall Zafira Life 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.
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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Kia Picanto
Vauxhall Zafira Life
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Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.
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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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Kia Picanto
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 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
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
126 - 134 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
Hatchback
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
4 - 5
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Seats
8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
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Trunk capacity
255 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,595 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
253 - 332 kg
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
68 HP
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Power HP
180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 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
96 Nm
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Torque
400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
50 kW
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Power kW
132 kW
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Engine capacity
998 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
D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Vauxhall
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