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Mazda 2 Hybrid vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (116 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 Hybrid or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Mazda 2 Hybrid vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Mazda 2 Hybrid

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • visibly more power

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

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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.

Mazda 2 Hybrid is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 2 Hybrid uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

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 Vauxhall Zafira Life offers visibly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 116 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 2 Hybrid is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.7 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 0.9 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 Hybrid is clearly lighter – 1,180 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 773 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 2 Hybrid offers considerably more boot space – 286 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 286 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries substantially more – 914 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 479 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 2 Hybrid holds a slight edge 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 £21,400
2 Hybrid

Mazda 2 Hybrid

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 4 L/100km
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Mazda 2 Hybrid

The Mazda 2 Hybrid brings Mazda’s trademark driving flair to the city, combining smooth, efficient running with unexpectedly eager handling that keeps short trips engaging. Compact, nicely finished and sensible on running costs, it’s a clever choice for buyers who want the economy of a small car without sacrificing cabin quality or personality.

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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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Mazda 2 Hybrid
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,400 - 28,200 £
Price
36,000 - 53,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 93 g/km
co2
0 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,180 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
286 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4,981 - 5,331 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,200 - 4,900 L
Payload
435 kg
Payload
850 - 914 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
130 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Vauxhall
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