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Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (27,100 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Combo Cargo or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • visibly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Combo Cargo

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Combo Cargo is noticeably cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,859 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

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 Vauxhall Zafira Life offers visibly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 0.6 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.

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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is substantially lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 582 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries a bit more – 883 kg compared to 781 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Combo Cargo has only a minor advantage 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 £27,100
Combo Cargo

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 354 km
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
8
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
645 - 781 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Combo Cargo have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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