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Mazda 6 Estate vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

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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.

Mazda 6 Estate is somewhat cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,991 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 6 Estate uses 6.8 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 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 Mazda 6 Estate offers only slightly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 142 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 6 Estate is noticeably lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 478 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries markedly more – 883 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 312 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Estate holds a narrow 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.

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6 Estate

Mazda 6 Estate

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
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Mazda 6 Estate

The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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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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Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
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
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

The Mazda 6 Estate is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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