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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Renault Kangoo comparison

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?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • noticeably more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Kangoo

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Zafira Life

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Kangoo

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 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.

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.

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 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.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries visibly more – 883 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 273 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life shows a few small advantages 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
186 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
8
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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