Compare performance (180 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Toyota Proace Transporter?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Toyota Proace Transporter is moderately cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,356 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace Transporter uses 6.4 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.
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 Vauxhall Zafira Life offers slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Toyota Proace Transporter takes 12.1 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers only slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 30 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 6.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Transporter is slightly lighter – 1,656 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 297 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries noticeably more – 1,323 kg compared to 883 kg. That’s a difference of about 440 kg.
The Toyota Proace Transporter is decisively 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 Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
349 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 - 177 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 - 6
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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
1,656 - 2,100 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
1,920 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
955 - 1,323 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic 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
120 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
400 Nm
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Torque
260 - 370 Nm
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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
88 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 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
F, A, G
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Toyota
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