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Vauxhall Corsa vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Vauxhall Corsa vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • somewhat more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Corsa

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 Corsa is significantly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,371 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Corsa uses 4.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Zafira Life

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Zafira Life offers somewhat more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa 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 clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Corsa

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, Vauxhall Corsa is significantly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 778 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries substantially more – 883 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 438 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa stands well ahead of its rival 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 £19,600
Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 357 - 429 km
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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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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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Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,765 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Corsa?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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