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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • moderately cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Vauxhall Zafira Life is moderately cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,723 £.

ET5 Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

Zafira Life

Space and Everyday Use:

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is moderately lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 312 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries considerably more – 883 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 418 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon is decisively ahead 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 km
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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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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
186 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
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Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
NIO
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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