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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Renault Mégane - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (36000 £ vs 35100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Renault Mégane?

Vauxhall Zafira Life

Renault Mégane

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Mégane has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35100 £, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36000 £. That’s a price difference of around 934 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Renault Mégane: with 15.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 24.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 9.30 kWh.

As for range, the Renault Mégane performs noticeable better – achieving up to 452 km, about 105 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

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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 Renault Mégane has a slightly edge – offering 218 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs a bit better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Zafira Life pulls distinct stronger with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Renault Mégane is slightly lighter – 1719 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 234 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Mégane offers clearly more room – 389 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 389 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs clearly better – up to 4900 L, which is about 3568 L more than the Renault Mégane.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life significantly takes the win – 914 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 468 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Renault Mégane proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault Mégane is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Renault Mégane

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.40 kWh
  • Electric Range : 452 km
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

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.

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Renault Mégane

The Renault Mégane blends Gallic flair with practical everyday charm, showing that sensible transport can still have personality and poise. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want a comfortable, stylish hatchback that feels a little more special than the usual commute companion.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36000 - 53200 £
Price
35100 - 38500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 186 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
1719 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Length
4200 mm
Width
2010 mm
Width
1783 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1505 mm
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Max trunk capacity
1332 L
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
446 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.40 s
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Renault

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What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Zafira Life have?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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