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Mazda CX-60 vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (327 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (43,700 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-60 or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Mazda CX-60 vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Mazda CX-60

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • noticeably cheaper
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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

CX-60

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Zafira Life is noticeably cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mazda CX-60 costs 43,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,680 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda CX-60 uses 3.8 L/100km and is considerably 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 Mazda CX-60 offers significantly more power – delivering 327 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 147 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-60 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-60 delivers clearly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

CX-60

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 CX-60 is very slightly lighter – 1,890 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 63 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries markedly more – 883 kg compared to 612 kg. That’s a difference of about 271 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda CX-60 holds a decisive 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.

from £43,700
CX-60

Mazda CX-60

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 200 - 327 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 63 km
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Reviews Mazda CX-60

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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Leo
7 Mar 2026, 11:15:10

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THEO
7 Mar 2026, 07:02:13

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andy
15 Feb 2026, 18:05:07

A car with lots of problems — more trips to the garage than anything else.

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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 CX-60
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,700 - 57,900 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 5.2 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
63 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
85 - 137 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,890 - 2,055 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
581 - 612 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 327 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
450 - 550 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
147 - 241 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Mazda CX-60 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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