Compare performance (180 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Honda ZR-V?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
Honda ZR-V is very slightly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 934 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda ZR-V uses 5.7 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.
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 Honda ZR-V offers marginally more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda ZR-V is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 85 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 5.
In terms of curb weight, Honda ZR-V is somewhat lighter – 1,660 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 293 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries substantially more – 883 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 428 kg.
The Honda ZR-V sits just ahead 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.
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 Honda ZR-V blends smart practicality with sharper styling than you might expect, giving buyers a calm, competent companion for daily life. Inside it's comfortable and cleverly laid out, easy to live with and never trying too hard to be exciting.
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Price
35,100 - 38,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 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
130 - 132 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
SUV
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Seats
8
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Seats
5
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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
1,660 - 1,710 kg
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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
1,840 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
440 - 455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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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
CVT
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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
184 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 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
315 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
135 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
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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
D
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Honda
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