Compare performance (180 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Toyota Proace Max?
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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Toyota Proace Max costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,945 £.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Proace Max offers noticeably more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 99 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Max delivers very slightly more torque with 410 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 3.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is clearly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,790 kg. The difference is around 837 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries visibly more – 1,460 kg compared to 883 kg. That’s a difference of about 577 kg.
The Toyota Proace Max comes out clearly ahead 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 Proace Max is a practical, no-nonsense people-mover that swallows luggage and daily chaos with the steady reliability you expect from the badge. Its sensible cabin and unshowy comfort make it a great pick for families and businesses who want versatility without the drama.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Price
56,900 - 61,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
424 km
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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
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
8
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Seats
3
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
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Curb weight
2,790 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
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Width
2,050 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
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Payload
710 - 1,460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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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
279 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
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Torque
410 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
132 kW
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Power kW
205 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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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
A
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Toyota
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