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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Toyota bZ4X - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 343 HP), boot space and price (36000 £ vs 36800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Toyota bZ4X?

Vauxhall Zafira Life

Toyota bZ4X

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Zafira Life

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Zafira Life has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £ , while the Toyota bZ4X costs 36800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Toyota bZ4X: with 13.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 24.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 11.20 kWh.

As for electric range, the Toyota bZ4X performs evident better – achieving up to 568 km, about 221 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

bZ4X

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 Toyota bZ4X has a clearly edge – offering 343 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota bZ4X is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.10 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 5.50 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Zafira Life pulls somewhat stronger with 400 Nm compared to 338 Nm. That’s about 62 Nm difference.

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 evident more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is slight lighter – 1953 kg compared to 2014 kg. The difference is around 61 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota bZ4X offers convincingly more room – 452 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 452 L.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life clearly takes the win – 914 kg compared to 451 kg. That’s a difference of about 463 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota bZ4X 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.

Vauxhall Zafira Life
Toyota bZ4X

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from about £36,800
bZ4X

Toyota bZ4X

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 167 - 343 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.5 - 14.1 kWh
  • Electric Range : 444 - 568 km

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

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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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
36000 - 53200 £
Price
36800 - 48000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
13.5 - 14.1 kWh
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Electric Range
444 - 568 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 186 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
2014 - 2180 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Length
-
Width
2010 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
375 - 451 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
167 - 343 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
268 - 338 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
123 - 252 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Zafira Life have?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.