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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

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  • slightly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • somewhat 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.

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

Eclipse Cross

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Zafira Life is somewhat cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,143 £.

Zafira Life

Engine and Performance:

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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers slightly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Eclipse Cross

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, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is barely lighter – 1,922 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 31 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries considerably more – 883 kg compared to 413 kg. That’s a difference of about 470 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 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.

from £41,100
Eclipse Cross

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 615 - 627 km
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross combines coupe-like looks with crossover practicality, so you get style without the showroom attitude. It’s an affable daily driver that hides a few quirks behind a confident grin, making it an easy pick for buyers who want personality without fuss.

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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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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 48,200 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
615 - 627 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 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
1,922 - 1,950 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,908 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
385 - 413 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 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
Mitsubishi
Brand
Vauxhall
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