What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Zafira Life have?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Up to 180 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

What is the fuel consumption of the Vauxhall Zafira Life according to the manufacturer?

On average, the Vauxhall Zafira Life consumes 7.10 L.

How much electricity does the Vauxhall Zafira Life use per 100 km?

Average electricity consumption is 24.70 kWh.

What is the Vauxhall Zafira Life’s maximum WLTP range?

Depending on equipment, the WLTP range reaches up to 347 km.

What are the dimensions of the Vauxhall Zafira Life?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life measures 4981 mm long, 2010 mm wide and 1890 mm high.

What drivetrain options does the Subaru Forester have?

The Subaru Forester is available as All-Wheel Drive.

How much power does the Subaru Forester deliver on the road?

Up to 136 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

How much fuel does the Subaru Forester use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 8.10 L.

What is the top speed of the Subaru Forester?

Depending on the model, top speed is 188 km/h.

What are the Subaru Forester’s length, width and height?

Length 4670 mm, width 1830 mm, height 1730 mm – those are the dimensions of the Subaru Forester.

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Subaru Forester - Differences and prices compared

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.

Subaru Forester has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34700 £, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36000 £. That’s a price difference of around 1286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Zafira Life manages with 7.10 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.10 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

Forester @ Subaru Corporation

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 evident edge – offering 180 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 10.60 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.20 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Subaru Forester performs slight better – reaching 188 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Zafira Life pulls decisively stronger with 400 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 218 Nm difference.

Zafira Life @ Opel / Stellantis Media

Space and Everyday Use:

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 noticeable more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Subaru Forester is slightly lighter – 1693 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Subaru Forester offers significantly more room – 508 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 508 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs clearly better – up to 4900 L, which is about 3169 L more than the Subaru Forester.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life clearly takes the win – 914 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 422 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Vauxhall Zafira Life shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 36000 - 53200 £	Price 34700 - 42200 £
Consumption L/100km 7.10 L	Consumption L/100km 8.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km 24.7 - 24.8 kWh	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 220 - 347 km	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 0 - 186 g/km	co2 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 70 L	Fuel tank capacity 48 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Bus	Body Type SUV
Seats 8	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1953 - 2240 kg	Curb weight 1693 - 1739 kg
Trunk capacity 0 L	Trunk capacity 508 L
Length 4981 - 5331 mm	Length 4670 mm
Width 2010 mm	Width 1830 mm
Height 1890 mm	Height 1730 mm
Max trunk capacity 4200 - 4900 L	Max trunk capacity 1679 - 1731 L
Payload 850 - 914 kg	Payload 446 - 492 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Electric, Diesel	Engine Type Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive	Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 136 - 180 HP	Power HP 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.6 - 14.3 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 12.20 s
Max Speed 130 - 185 km/h	Max Speed 188 km/h
Torque 260 - 400 Nm	Torque 182 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 100 - 132 kW	Power kW 100 kW
Engine capacity 2184 cm3	Engine capacity 1995 cm3