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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Toyota bZ4X comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 380 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Toyota bZ4X?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Toyota bZ4X: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • only slightly cheaper
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Toyota bZ4X

4.5 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Vauxhall Zafira Life is only slightly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Toyota bZ4X costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 857 £.

bZ4X

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 Toyota bZ4X offers clearly more power – delivering 380 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 200 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota bZ4X is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers a bit more torque with 400 Nm compared to 338 Nm. That’s about 62 Nm more.

Zafira Life

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 more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota bZ4X is very slightly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 53 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries markedly more – 883 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 318 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota bZ4X stands well ahead of its rival 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 £36,800
bZ4X

Toyota bZ4X

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 167 - 380 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 444 - 591 km
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Toyota bZ4X

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Toyota bZ4X

The Toyota bZ4X is a fresh, roomy electric crossover that pairs Toyota’s trademark reliability with bold, angular styling and a cabin designed for everyday comfort. It may not chase headlines like some flashier rivals, but for buyers who want sensible electric motoring with practical packaging and a relaxed, confident ride, it’s an easy, pleasant choice.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Toyota bZ4X

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
36,800 - 51,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
444 - 591 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
186 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
375 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
167 - 380 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
268 - 338 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
123 - 280 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Toyota
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