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Kia Sportage vs Vauxhall Zafira Life - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (239 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 36000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Vauxhall Zafira Life?
Sportage
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.
Kia Sportage has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36000 £. That’s a price difference of around 5829 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sportage manages with 5 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.
Zafira Life
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sportage has a noticeable edge – offering 239 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 59 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs barely noticeable better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Zafira Life pulls to a small extent stronger with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.
Sportage
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers evident more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.
In curb weight, Kia Sportage is noticeable lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 401 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers significantly more room – 587 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 587 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs significantly better – up to 4900 L, which is about 3124 L more than the Kia Sportage.
When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life evident takes the win – 914 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 334 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the Vauxhall Zafira Life shows itself to be has the upper hand and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
from about £36,000
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Kia Sportage
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Kia Sportage
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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
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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 Sportage
Vauxhall Zafira Life
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
30200 - 43900 £
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Price
36000 - 53200 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
220 - 347 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
132 - 180 g/km
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co2
0 - 186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
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Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
4540 mm
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Length
4981 - 5331 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Width
2010 mm
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Height
1645 mm
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Height
1890 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
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Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
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Payload
543 - 580 kg
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Payload
850 - 914 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric, 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
Reduction Gearbox, 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 - 239 HP
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Power HP
136 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
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Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
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Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
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Torque
250 - 320 Nm
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Torque
260 - 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 - 176 kW
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
2184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?
The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.