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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 26,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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.

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is clearly cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.8 L/100km.

Leon SP Sportstourer

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 SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers noticeably more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers barely more torque with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is considerably lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 569 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries markedly more – 883 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 314 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is far ahead overall 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 £26,200
Leon SP Sportstourer

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 km
Vauxhall Zafira Life
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

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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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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

The SEAT Leon Sportstourer blends sporty hatchback looks with estate practicality, giving buyers a sleek wagon that doesn't look like it's trying too hard to be sensible. Its cabin feels modern and well thought‑out, with clever storage and a driving character that keeps the journey entertaining — a smart choice for families who don't want to surrender style for space.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
186 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
SEAT
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