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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Genesis G70 comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Genesis G70?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Genesis G70: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • barely cheaper
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Genesis G70

  • markedly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Zafira Life

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Zafira Life is barely cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Genesis G70 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,563 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Genesis G70 uses 6.5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

G70

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 Genesis G70 offers markedly more power – delivering 245 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G70 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G70 delivers barely more torque with 440 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Zafira Life

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Genesis G70 is slightly lighter – 1,727 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 226 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries clearly more – 883 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 431 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G70 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.

from £38,600
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Genesis G70

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 200 - 245 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

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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The Genesis G70 blends sleek, low-slung styling with a cabin that feels more bespoke than bargain-bin, delivering driver-focused dynamics that make long runs and twisty roads equally entertaining. With premium materials, thoughtful tech and a value proposition that nudges past its German rivals, it’s the kind of compact executive that feels serious but doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Genesis G70

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
186 g/km
co2
170 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
-
Length
4,685 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
413 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Genesis
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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