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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Fiat Ulysse comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Fiat Ulysse?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Fiat Ulysse: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • only slightly more power
  • barely more efficient

Fiat Ulysse

  • barely lighter

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Zafira Life

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Both models are evenly matched in price – each starts at 36,000 £ .

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Zafira Life uses 7.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Fiat Ulysse with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Ulysse

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 only slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 3 HP more horsepower.

Both models offer the same torque – 400 Nm.

Zafira Life

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 8 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Ulysse is barely lighter – 1,946 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 7 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ulysse carries very slightly more – 924 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life is clearly superior overall 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 £36,000
Zafira Life

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 220 - 347 km
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Fiat Ulysse

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 53,200 £
Price
36,000 - 49,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 186 g/km
co2
196 - 198 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8
Seats
7 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,946 - 1,977 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,981 - 5,331 mm
Length
-
Width
2,010 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,200 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
924 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
130 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
130 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Fiat
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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