Compare performance (136 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (22400 £ vs 36000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Combo Cargo or Vauxhall Zafira Life?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Vauxhall Combo Cargo has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 22400 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13551 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Combo Cargo manages with 5.20 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Vauxhall Combo Cargo: with 17.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 24.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 7.30 kWh.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 354 km, about 7 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.
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 has a distinct edge – offering 180 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 10.60 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.20 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs barely noticeable better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Zafira Life pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 8 vs 6.
In curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is convincingly lighter – 1329 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 624 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs noticeable better – up to 4900 L, which is about 1000 L more than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo.
When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Combo Cargo minimal takes the win – 991 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.
The Vauxhall Combo Cargo proves to be slightly ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Combo Cargo is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The Opel Combo Cargo is a pragmatic workhorse that pairs sensible practicality with surprisingly car-like manners, making it a smart choice for small businesses and weekend DIYers. With clever storage, easy access and a calm cabin that keeps the focus on the job, it turns daily deliveries and errands into something almost enjoyable.
detailsThe 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
22400 - 34700 £
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Price
36000 - 53200 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.40 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
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Electric Range
354 km
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Electric Range
220 - 347 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
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co2
0 - 186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
2 - 6
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Seats
8
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1329 - 1813 kg
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Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
4401 - 4751 mm
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Length
4981 - 5331 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Width
2010 mm
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Height
1820 - 1825 mm
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Height
1890 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3300 - 3900 L
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Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
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Payload
611 - 991 kg
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Payload
850 - 914 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Power HP
136 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.20 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
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Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3
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Engine capacity
2184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Vauxhall
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The Vauxhall Combo Cargo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.