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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • markedly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • only slightly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

6 Saloon

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 only slightly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,494 £.

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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 Mazda 6 Saloon offers markedly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 78 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Saloon is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers somewhat more torque with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is only slightly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 74 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries significantly more – 883 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 523 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Saloon is far ahead 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.

from £38,500
6 Saloon

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 245 - 258 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 479 - 552 km
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Mazda 6 Saloon

The Mazda6 saloon feels like the sensible yet stylish choice for buyers who want a car that drives with poise and looks sharper than its badge suggests. It mixes engaging handling, a refined cabin and everyday practicality without shouting for attention — perfect for those who prefer understated class with a wink.

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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
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,921 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Saloon?

The Mazda 6 Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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