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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Porsche Boxster comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Porsche Boxster?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Porsche Boxster: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
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Porsche Boxster

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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 Zafira Life is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Porsche Boxster costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 100,037 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Zafira Life uses 7.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.

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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 Porsche Boxster offers considerably more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Boxster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Boxster delivers a bit more torque with 450 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 50 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Boxster is noticeably lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 468 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries substantially more – 883 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 613 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life stands 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.

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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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Porsche Boxster

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
186 g/km
co2
288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
8
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,485 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
122 L
Length
-
Length
4,418 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
1,252 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
308 km/h
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Porsche
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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