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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Toyota RAV4 comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Toyota RAV4?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Toyota RAV4: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • significantly more electric range

Toyota RAV4

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 RAV4 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota RAV4 uses 1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Zafira Life offers significantly more range – reaching up to 347 km, about 272 km more than the Toyota RAV4.

RAV4

Engine and Performance:

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 RAV4 offers significantly more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota RAV4 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Toyota RAV4 is clearly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

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 RAV4 is a bit lighter – 1,745 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 208 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota RAV4 offers clearly more boot space – 580 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 580 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life offers considerably more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 3,210 L more than the Toyota RAV4.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries markedly more – 914 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 314 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota RAV4 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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RAV4

Toyota RAV4

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 75 km
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Toyota RAV4

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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 RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 feels like a sensible friend on the road, marrying dependable practicality with a dash of SUV personality that keeps daily driving from turning dull. Comfortable and easy to live with, it looks tough without shouting and quietly gets the job done — a sensible pick for buyers who want versatility without drama.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Toyota RAV4

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 53,200 £
Price
35,100 - 55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 186 g/km
co2
22 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,745 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
520 - 580 L
Length
4,981 - 5,331 mm
Length
4,600 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,685 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,200 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
1,604 - 1,690 L
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
390 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
130 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Toyota
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