Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Renault Scénic – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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 Scénic has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34600 £, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36000 £. That’s a price difference of around 1363 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Renault Scénic: with 16.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 24.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 8.10 kWh.

As for range, the Renault Scénic performs significantly better – achieving up to 598 km, about 251 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Scénic has a a bit 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 Scénic is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Renault Scénic tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

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

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 distinct more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Renault Scénic is minimal lighter – 1822 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 131 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Scénic offers significantly more room – 545 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 545 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs significantly better – up to 4900 L, which is about 3230 L more than the Renault Scénic.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life significantly takes the win – 914 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 396 kg.

All in all, the Renault Scénic shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.