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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Fiat Ulysse comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 38,200 £ ) 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 cheaper
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Fiat Ulysse

  • barely lighter
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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.

Vauxhall Zafira Life is only slightly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Fiat Ulysse costs 38,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,229 £.

Both cars consume an average of 7.1 L/100km – no difference here.

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 180 HP each.

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 883 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life 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 £36,000
Zafira Life

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 L/100km
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Fiat Ulysse

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
38,200 - 45,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
186 g/km
co2
186 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8
Seats
7 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,946 - 1,977 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
450 - 800 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,010 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
924 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
2,197 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Fiat
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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