Compare performance (180 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 23,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Toyota Yaris Cross?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Toyota Yaris Cross is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,300 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Yaris Cross uses 4.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 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 noticeably more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Toyota Yaris Cross takes 10.7 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
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 Yaris Cross is clearly lighter – 1,180 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 773 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Yaris Cross offers substantially more boot space – 397 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 397 L.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries considerably more – 914 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 404 kg.
The Vauxhall Zafira Life holds a slight edge 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 Yaris Cross takes the jaunty personality of the Yaris and gives it a taller stance and a bit more practicality, so you get city-friendly agility with added SUV presence. It’s easy to live with, economical on the daily grind, and smartly packaged — a sensible pick for buyers who want fuss-free transport with a touch of character.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
36,000 - 53,200 £
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Price
23,700 - 34,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
220 - 347 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 186 g/km
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co2
101 - 108 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
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,953 - 2,240 kg
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Curb weight
1,180 - 1,290 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Trunk capacity
320 - 397 L
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Length
4,981 - 5,331 mm
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Length
-
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Width
2,010 mm
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Width
1,765 mm
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Height
1,890 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
4,200 - 4,900 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
850 - 914 kg
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Payload
485 - 510 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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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
136 - 180 HP
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Power HP
116 - 130 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 11.3 s
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Max Speed
130 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Power kW
85 - 96 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,490 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Toyota
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