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Lexus RZ vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RZ or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Lexus RZ vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Lexus RZ

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

  • visibly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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.

Vauxhall Zafira Life is visibly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Lexus RZ costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,951 £.

Zafira Life

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 RZ offers considerably more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 228 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RZ is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RZ delivers noticeably more torque with 538 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 138 Nm more.

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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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is very slightly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 42 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries noticeably more – 883 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 343 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ stands well ahead of its rival 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 £48,900
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Lexus RZ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 227 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 457 - 559 km
Lexus RZ
Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Lexus RZ

The Lexus RZ brings Lexus' trademark quiet luxury to the electric SUV world, wrapping poised handling and a plush, well-crafted cabin in a calm, composed package. It won't shout about raw figures — instead it trades headline numbers for smooth power delivery, fuss-free tech and an effortless refinement that will suit buyers who want electric convenience without losing the luxury experience.

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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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Lexus RZ
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,895 mm
Width
2,010 mm
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
505 - 540 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Vauxhall
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