Compare performance (180 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Porsche Taycan?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Vauxhall Zafira Life is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,951 £.
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 Taycan offers considerably more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 854 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 8.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers clearly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 940 Nm more.
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 4.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is somewhat lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 212 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries clearly more – 883 kg compared to 635 kg. That’s a difference of about 248 kg.
The Porsche Taycan 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.
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.
detailsThe Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
552 - 680 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
186 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
8
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
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Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
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Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
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Payload
175 - 635 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
180 HP
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Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
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Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
132 kW
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Power kW
300 - 760 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Porsche
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