Compare performance (17 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (15,400 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Micro Microlino or Vauxhall Zafira Life?
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.
Micro Microlino is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,571 £.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Zafira Life offers considerably more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 17 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers significantly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 89 Nm. That’s about 311 Nm more.
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 2.
In terms of curb weight, Micro Microlino is substantially lighter – 596 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 1,357 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries considerably more – 883 kg compared to 154 kg. That’s a difference of about 729 kg.
The Micro Microlino comes out clearly ahead 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.
The Micro Microlino is a delightful retro-styled city runabout that feels like a modern reinterpretation of a classic bubble car, perfect for threading through tight streets and turning heads at every junction. It’s unabashedly charming and ideal for urban life, but buyers should embrace the playful simplicity over family-hauler practicality.
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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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Price
15,400 - 22,300 £
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
93 - 228 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback, Convertible
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
2
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Seats
8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
596 - 630 kg
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
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Trunk capacity
230 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,473 mm
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Width
2,010 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
120 - 154 kg
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
8 - 17 HP
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Power HP
180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
89 Nm
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Torque
400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
6 - 12 kW
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Power kW
132 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Micro
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Brand
Vauxhall
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