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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Renault Trafic Transporter – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Vauxhall Zafira Life or Renault Trafic Transporter fits your lifestyle better.

Vauxhall Zafira Life

Renault Trafic Transporter

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Trafic Transporter has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33200 £, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36000 £. That’s a price difference of around 2790 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Trafic Transporter manages with 6.60 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Renault Trafic Transporter: with 21.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 24.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.50 kWh.

As for range, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 347 km, about 29 km more than the Renault Trafic Transporter.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Zafira Life has a slight edge – offering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 10.60 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.80 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs barely noticeable better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Transporter tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Zafira Life pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 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 noticeable more seating capacity – 8 vs 6.

In curb weight, Renault Trafic Transporter is barely noticeable lighter – 1848 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Transporter performs clearly better – up to 8900 L, which is about 4000 L more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

When it comes to payload, Renault Trafic Transporter distinct takes the win – 1222 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 308 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Renault Trafic Transporter proves to be wins solidly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault Trafic Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Renault Trafic Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.6 - 7.8 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 22.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 240 - 318 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 Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36000 - 53200 £
Price
33200 - 43500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 186 g/km
co2
0 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
8
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
1848 - 2075 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Width
2010 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1967 - 2509 mm
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Max trunk capacity
3300 - 8900 L
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
848 - 1222 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
110 - 180 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, 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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