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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Renault Captur comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Renault Captur?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Renault Captur: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • somewhat more power
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Renault Captur

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Renault Captur is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,606 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Captur uses 4.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

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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 Vauxhall Zafira Life offers somewhat more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Captur is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

Zafira Life

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Captur is clearly lighter – 1,323 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 630 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries considerably more – 883 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 430 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Captur 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.

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Captur

Renault Captur

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 6 L/100km
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Renault Captur

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Reviews Renault Captur

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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Lüsi
15 May 2026, 16:11:37

More affordable, high-level infotainment and better quality — good value for money.

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Pet
4 Feb 2026, 11:01:12

The car was a very pleasant surprise. Very comfortable and enjoyable. The 1.3 TCe 158 hp engine is brilliant.

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Waldemar
1 Feb 2026, 13:55:20

A 2025 mild‑hybrid, 160 hp.
Really nice little car. Mostly doing 200 km trips. Driving isn’t tiring. I trusted the driver‑assistance systems and… I wasn’t disappointed. The adaptive cruise control is brilliant, though I’d trust it about 90%. Overtaking punch is a plus. I recommend it with a clear conscience. Ah, just those 18" wheels 🤦. Obviously fuel consumption is higher because it’s an automatic.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
21,400 - 28,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
186 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,323 - 1,441 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
326 - 422 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
447 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
160 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Renault
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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