Compare performance (180 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Fiat Qubo?
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.
Fiat Qubo is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,000 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Qubo uses 5.5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.
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 noticeably 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 only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Fiat Qubo 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.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 7.
In terms of curb weight, Fiat Qubo is visibly lighter – 1,401 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 552 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries somewhat more – 883 kg compared to 770 kg. That’s a difference of about 113 kg.
The Fiat Qubo is decisively 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 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.
detailsThe Fiat Qubo is a compact, boxy people carrier that makes daily chores feel less like a battle, with a surprisingly roomy interior and clever sliding doors that make loading kids or shopping embarrassingly simple. It’s not trying to be a sports car — instead it’s a sensible, easy-to-park city partner that rewards practicality with low running costs and a cheery Italian twinkle.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Price
21,000 - 34,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
340 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
186 g/km
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co2
0 - 151 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
Bus
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Seats
8
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
-
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
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Curb weight
1,401 - 1,736 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
1,355 - 1,900 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
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Width
1,848 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
877 - 883 kg
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Payload
624 - 770 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction 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
180 HP
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 12.4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
400 Nm
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
132 kW
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Fiat
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