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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Skoda Kamiq comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 22,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Skoda Kamiq?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Skoda Kamiq: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • slightly more power
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Skoda Kamiq

5 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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.

Skoda Kamiq is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,300 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kamiq uses 5.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Kamiq

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 Vauxhall Zafira Life offers slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kamiq is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 150 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, Skoda Kamiq is clearly lighter – 1,231 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 722 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries clearly more – 883 kg compared to 539 kg. That’s a difference of about 344 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Kamiq holds a decisive overall lead 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 £22,300
Kamiq

Skoda Kamiq

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.7 L/100km
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Skoda Kamiq

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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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Skoda Kamiq

The Skoda Kamiq is a practical, well-built small crossover that mixes city-friendly manners with surprisingly versatile interior space and clever storage solutions. It offers a comfortable ride, user-friendly technology and solid value, making it a sensible choice for everyday driving.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Skoda Kamiq

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
22,300 - 32,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
186 g/km
co2
121 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,231 - 1,340 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,793 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
439 - 539 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
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 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Skoda
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