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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Toyota C-HR comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Toyota C-HR?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Toyota C-HR: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Toyota C-HR

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  • markedly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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 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.

Toyota C-HR is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota C-HR uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

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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 C-HR offers slightly more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota C-HR is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

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, Toyota C-HR is markedly lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 448 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries substantially more – 883 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 458 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota C-HR is clearly superior 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.

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Toyota C-HR

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 66 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
29,100 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
66 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
186 g/km
co2
52 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,755 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
350 - 447 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,832 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
375 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
140 - 223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
103 - 164 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Toyota
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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