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Mazda CX-5 vs Vauxhall Zafira Life - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (141 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (30000 £ vs 36000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-5 or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Mazda CX-5

4.9 (20 Reviews)
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

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 CX-5 has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36000 £. That’s a price difference of around 5991 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mazda CX-5 manages with 7 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

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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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 180 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-5 is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 10.50 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda CX-5 performs barely noticeable better – reaching 195 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Zafira Life pulls decisively stronger with 400 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 162 Nm difference.

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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 evident more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Mazda CX-5 is slightly lighter – 1629 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 324 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers decisively more room – 583 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 583 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs convincingly better – up to 4900 L, which is about 2881 L more than the Mazda CX-5.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Zafira Life is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £36,000
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.10 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.7 - 24.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 220 - 347 km
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Mazda CX-5

4.9 (20 Reviews)
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The Mazda CX-5 blends elegant, athletic styling with a surprisingly engaging driving character, turning routine trips into small, satisfying adventures. Inside it feels thoughtfully built and comfortable, offering sensible practicality and a premium feel that punches above its price.

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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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Reviews Mazda CX-5

4.9 (20 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30000 - 39500 £
Price
36000 - 53200 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.4 L
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
157 - 168 g/km
co2
0 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1629 - 1671 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Trunk capacity
583 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4690 mm
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
2010 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
2019 L
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Payload
-
Payload
850 - 914 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
141 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
195 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Torque
238 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
2488 cm3
Engine capacity
2184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Vauxhall

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What drivetrain options does the Mazda CX-5 have?

The Mazda CX-5 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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