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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Kia PV5 comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 32,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Kia PV5?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Kia PV5: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • very slightly more power

Kia PV5

  • very slightly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space

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.

Kia PV5 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 32,800 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,171 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia PV5 is visibly more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 24.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Zafira Life. That’s a difference of about 5.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia PV5 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 69 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

PV5

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 Vauxhall Zafira Life offers very slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 10.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Zafira Life

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Kia PV5 is very slightly lighter – 1,860 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 93 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia PV5 offers significantly more boot space – 1,330 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 1,330 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries slightly more – 914 kg compared to 790 kg. That’s a difference of about 124 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia PV5 is clearly 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.

from £32,800
PV5

Kia PV5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 121 - 163 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 295 - 416 km
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Kia PV5

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Kia PV5

The Kia EV5 is an exciting new entrant in the landscape of electric SUVs, promising a blend of style and innovation that captures attention. It boasts a sleek and modern design that aligns with Kia's evolving aesthetic identity, blending practicality with eye-catching details. With its foray into the electric vehicle segment, the EV5 is set to offer a highly competitive option for those looking to embrace sustainable mobility without compromising on comfort or tech features.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Kia PV5

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 53,200 £
Price
32,800 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Electric Range
295 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 186 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
8
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,145 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
1,330 L
Length
4,981 - 5,331 mm
Length
-
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,200 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
455 - 790 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
121 - 163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
130 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
89 - 120 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Kia
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