Compare performance (180 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Renault Kangoo?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Renault Kangoo is noticeably cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,277 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.
In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Kangoo is visibly more efficient: consuming 20.2 kWh/100km compared to 24.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Zafira Life. That’s a difference of about 4.5 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Zafira Life offers a bit more range – reaching up to 347 km, about 62 km more than the Renault Kangoo.
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 noticeably more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Renault Kangoo is very slightly faster – reaching 135 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 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 7.
In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is markedly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 464 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers clearly more boot space – 950 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 950 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life offers noticeably more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 1,850 L more than the Renault Kangoo.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries visibly more – 914 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 304 kg.
The Renault Kangoo 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.
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 Renault Kangoo is the pragmatic chameleon of small vans, marrying van-like practicality with carlike comfort and a cheerful, friendly face that suits both family runs and workday hauls. It's sensible, versatile and annoyingly useful — easy to live with, cheap to run and clever where it counts, so you get more space and fewer compromises than the price suggests.
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Price
36,000 - 53,200 £
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Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
220 - 347 km
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Electric Range
278 - 285 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 186 g/km
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co2
0 - 168 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
High Roof Estate
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Seats
8
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,953 - 2,240 kg
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Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
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Length
4,981 - 5,331 mm
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Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
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Width
2,010 mm
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Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
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Height
1,890 mm
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Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
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Max trunk capacity
4,200 - 4,900 L
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Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
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Payload
850 - 914 kg
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Payload
459 - 610 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 180 HP
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Power HP
95 - 130 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
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Max Speed
130 km/h
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Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Renault
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