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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • noticeably more power
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Zafira Life

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,029 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

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 Vauxhall Zafira Life offers noticeably more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers significantly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 248 Nm more.

Zafira Life

Space and Everyday Use:

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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 875 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries considerably more – 883 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 731 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life is far 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 £36,000
Zafira Life

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
186 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
8
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Mazda
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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