Compare performance (180 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Toyota Urban Cruiser?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Toyota Urban Cruiser is marginally cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,571 £.
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 Toyota Urban Cruiser offers barely more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 93 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 5.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Urban Cruiser is marginally lighter – 1,839 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 114 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries considerably more – 883 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 462 kg.
The Toyota Urban Cruiser leads convincingly 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 Urban Cruiser is a compact SUV that offers a blend of style and practicality, making it well-suited for urban living. It captures attention with its bold design, while providing a high driving position that enhances visibility and control on city roads. Inside, the Urban Cruiser offers comfortable seating and a range of features that cater to both driver and passengers, emphasizing convenience and everyday usability.
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Price
33,400 - 38,600 £
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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
15.1 - 16.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
395 - 426 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
SUV
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Seats
8
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Seats
5
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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
1,839 - 1,939 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
306 - 310 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
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Width
1,800 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
411 - 421 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, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
180 HP
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Power HP
174 - 184 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 8.7 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
193 - 307 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
128 - 135 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
2026
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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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