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Kia Stonic vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (20,400 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Stonic or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Kia Stonic vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Kia Stonic

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • clearly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Stonic

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 Stonic is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,400 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Stonic uses 5.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 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 clearly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Kia Stonic takes 10.7 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers considerably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Stonic

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 Stonic is significantly lighter – 1,205 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 748 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries considerably more – 883 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 438 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life 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.

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Zafira Life

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 L/100km
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Kia Stonic

The Kia Stonic is a compact crossover that pairs nimble city manners with a surprisingly spacious and comfortable cabin. It’s a practical, well-equipped choice for buyers who value sensible features, approachable styling and easy everyday usability.

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18 Mar 2026, 07:19:10

Very good car, uses little fuel, nothing's gone wrong in 4 years, no breakdowns.

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Ennio
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I'm very satisfied — I have a Stonic Black Edition hybrid, and I haven't had any problems after two years.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,400 - 26,800 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 128 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,205 - 1,270 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,760 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
440 - 445 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 115 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 200 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 85 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Kia Stonic offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Stonic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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