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Mazda 2 vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (14,200 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Mazda 2 vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Mazda 2

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • markedly more power
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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

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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.

Mazda 2 is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 2 uses 4.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

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 Vauxhall Zafira Life offers markedly 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 Mazda 2 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers considerably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 249 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, Mazda 2 is considerably lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 854 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries clearly more – 883 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 446 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 2 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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Mazda 2

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 75 - 115 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
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Mazda 2

The Mazda 2 is a pocket-sized charmer that makes city driving feel light and lively, wrapped in sleek styling that looks right at home on trendy streets. Buyers who want an economical, fun-to-drive hatch with surprisingly grown-up cabin quality will find it hard to resist — it’s the kind of everyday companion that puts a grin on your face every time you head out.

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A less stressed engine, quality and simplicity in maintenance.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 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
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
107 - 122 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
280 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,080 mm
Length
-
Width
1,695 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 437 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Mazda 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda 2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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