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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Subaru Outback?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • moderately cheaper
  • barely more power
  • noticeably more efficient

Subaru Outback

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  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • significantly more trunk space

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

Zafira Life

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Zafira Life is moderately cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,029 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Zafira Life uses 7.1 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Outback

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 Vauxhall Zafira Life offers barely more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Outback is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 10.2 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 148 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, Subaru Outback is somewhat lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 310 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers significantly more boot space – 561 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 561 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries noticeably more – 914 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 357 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life 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 £36,000
Zafira Life

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 220 - 347 km
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Vauxhall Zafira Life
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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 53,200 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 186 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
4,981 - 5,331 mm
Length
-
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,200 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
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
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
130 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Subaru
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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