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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Mitsubishi Grandis - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (36000 £ vs 24800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Mitsubishi Grandis?

Vauxhall Zafira Life

Mitsubishi Grandis

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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.

Mitsubishi Grandis has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24800 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mitsubishi Grandis manages with 4.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.

Zafira Life

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 has a a bit edge – offering 180 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Grandis is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 9.10 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs barely noticeable better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Grandis tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Zafira Life pulls distinct stronger with 400 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm difference.

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 distinct more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Mitsubishi Grandis is significantly lighter – 1359 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 594 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mitsubishi Grandis offers clearly more room – 576 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 576 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs convincingly better – up to 4900 L, which is about 3218 L more than the Mitsubishi Grandis.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life convincingly takes the win – 914 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 455 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life sits 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.

Vauxhall Zafira Life
Mitsubishi Grandis

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Zafira Life

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.10 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.7 - 24.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 220 - 347 km

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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Mitsubishi Grandis

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The Mitsubishi Grandis is a no-nonsense MPV that hides a surprisingly sleek profile, making family duty look almost stylish. It’s spacious, easy to drive, and built to shrug off daily chaos, though the cabin feels dated and it prefers a relaxed cruise to any hot-hatch antics.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Mitsubishi Grandis

Costs and Consumption

Price
36000 - 53200 £
Price
24800 - 35000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 186 g/km
co2
98 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
1359 - 1465 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Length
4413 mm
Width
2010 mm
Width
1797 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1575 mm
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Max trunk capacity
1582 - 1682 L
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
455 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
245 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
104 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1333 - 1789 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Mitsubishi
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Zafira Life have?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.