Compare performance (180 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or SsangYong Rexton?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Vauxhall Zafira Life is somewhat cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the SsangYong Rexton costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,143 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Zafira Life uses 7.1 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.
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 SsangYong Rexton offers moderately more power – delivering 202 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.
Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 10.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Rexton delivers very slightly more torque with 441 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 41 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 7.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is marginally lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,145 kg. The difference is around 192 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries a bit more – 883 kg compared to 770 kg. That’s a difference of about 113 kg.
The Vauxhall Zafira Life is clearly 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.
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.
detailsThe SsangYong Rexton is a no-nonsense full-size SUV that pairs rugged, go-anywhere bones with a surprisingly plush cabin, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want capability without premium-brand prices. It won’t turn heads like a luxury badge, but its generous space, sensible features and honest practicality make it a smart, down-to-earth family hauler — a savvy pick if you value substance over status.
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
186 g/km
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co2
214 - 216 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
8
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
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Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
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Length
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Length
4,850 mm
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Width
2,010 mm
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Width
1,960 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,825 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
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Payload
655 - 770 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
180 HP
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Power HP
202 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
184 km/h
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Torque
400 Nm
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Torque
441 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
132 kW
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Power kW
148 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
SsangYong
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