Compare performance (180 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,386 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.
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 Vauxhall Zafira Life offers only slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is noticeably lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 468 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries substantially more – 883 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 443 kg.
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
186 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
8
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
2,010 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
180 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
400 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
132 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Toyota
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