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Lexus LS vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Lexus LS vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Lexus LS

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Zafira Life is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Zafira Life uses 7.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

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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 Lexus LS offers substantially more power – delivering 359 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 179 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LS is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

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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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is noticeably lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 392 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries considerably more – 883 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 428 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.

from £36,000
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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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 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
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
216 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
8
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,235 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Lexus LS have?

The Lexus LS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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