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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 21,100 £ ) 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

Renault Captur

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 21,100 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,863 £.

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.

Captur

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.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Captur is visibly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

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.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Captur offers clearly more boot space – 422 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 422 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life offers significantly more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 3,537 L more than the Renault Captur.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries considerably more – 914 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 461 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life is barely 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.

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Zafira Life

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 220 - 347 km
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Renault Captur

The Renault Captur is a cheeky little crossover that pairs city-friendly agility with a roomy, well-thought-out cabin and enough style to turn heads at the lights. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want practical versatility and a dash of personality on their daily drives, without taking itself too seriously.

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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 - 53,200 £
Price
21,100 - 28,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 186 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,323 - 1,441 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 422 L
Length
4,981 - 5,331 mm
Length
4,239 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,575 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,200 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
1,363 L
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
447 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
130 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
160 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, 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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