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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Toyota Proace City - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (36000 £ vs 20800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Toyota Proace City?

Vauxhall Zafira Life

Toyota Proace City

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.

Toyota Proace City has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20800 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15193 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Proace City manages with 5.30 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Toyota Proace City: with 18.10 kWh per 100 km, it’s distinct more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 24.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 6.60 kWh.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 347 km, about 4 km more than the Toyota Proace City.

Proace City

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 Vauxhall Zafira Life has a evident edge – offering 180 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 10.60 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.50 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Proace City performs barely noticeable better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Zafira Life pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 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 to a small extent more seating capacity – 8 vs 7.

In curb weight, Toyota Proace City is convincingly lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 587 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers significantly more room – 912 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 912 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs significantly better – up to 4900 L, which is about 2207 L more than the Toyota Proace City.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life minimal takes the win – 914 kg compared to 869 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Toyota Proace City shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £20,800
Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.3 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.10 kWh
  • Electric Range : 343 km
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Toyota Proace City

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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 Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
36000 - 53200 £
Price
20800 - 44100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.10 kWh
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 186 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 61 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
8
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
1366 - 1664 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Length
4401 - 4751 mm
Width
2010 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1812 - 1818 mm
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Max trunk capacity
2126 - 2693 L
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
525 - 869 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 186 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, 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.