Compare performance (180 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Ford Transit Custom Transporter?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Vauxhall Zafira Life is markedly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,683 £.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers markedly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 6.
The Ford Transit Custom Transporter 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.
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 Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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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 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
Cargo Van
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Seats
8
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Seats
3 - 6
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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
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
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Width
2,032 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
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
180 HP
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Power HP
136 - 286 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
132 kW
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Power kW
100 - 210 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Ford
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