Compare performance (180 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Hongqi E-HS9?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Vauxhall Zafira Life is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,576 £.
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 Hongqi E-HS9 offers substantially more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 371 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hongqi E-HS9 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi E-HS9 delivers significantly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.
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 7.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is noticeably lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 752 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries clearly more – 883 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 408 kg.
The Hongqi E-HS9 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 Hongqi E-HS9 arrives like a modern state limousine rewired into an electric SUV, all imposing chrome, tall presence and an interior that aims to cocoon occupants in luxury. It's serenely quiet and packed with tech, offering a compelling, slightly quirky alternative to established European luxury SUVs for buyers who want drama as much as comfort.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
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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
19.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
465 - 515 km
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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
SUV
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Seats
8
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Seats
6 - 7
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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
2,705 - 2,777 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
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Width
2,010 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
455 - 475 kg
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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
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
180 HP
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Power HP
551 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 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
670 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
405 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
2024
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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
Hongqi
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