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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Vauxhall Vivaro comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Vauxhall Vivaro?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Vauxhall Vivaro

  • only slightly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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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 Vivaro is only slightly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,790 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Vivaro uses 6.2 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Vivaro

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 180 HP each.

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

Both models offer the same torque – 400 Nm.

Zafira Life

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 8.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is somewhat lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 231 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries clearly more – 1,226 kg compared to 883 kg. That’s a difference of about 343 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Vivaro holds a decisive overall lead 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 £33,200
Vivaro

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.2 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 222 - 350 km
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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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The Opel Vivaro is a workhorse with a surprisingly civilised demeanour, blending rugged practicality with enough style and comfort to keep drivers happy on any job. With clever packaging and sensible features that simplify loading, commuting and family duties, it’s the no-nonsense van for buyers who want functionality without the fuss — honest, dependable and just smart enough to make the day easier.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
186 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
8
Seats
3 - 9
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
872 - 1,226 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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