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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Volvo EX40 comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Volvo EX40?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Volvo EX40: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • a bit cheaper
  • only slightly lighter

Volvo EX40

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space

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.

Vauxhall Zafira Life is a bit cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EX40 is substantially more efficient: consuming 16.6 kWh/100km compared to 24.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Zafira Life. That’s a difference of about 8.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX40 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 576 km, about 229 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

EX40

Engine and Performance:

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 Volvo EX40 offers substantially more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 262 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX40 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Volvo EX40 is noticeably faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 delivers significantly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

Zafira Life

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is only slightly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 87 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EX40 offers significantly more boot space – 410 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 410 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life offers significantly more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 3,500 L more than the Volvo EX40.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries clearly more – 914 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 434 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX40 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £42,800
EX40

Volvo EX40

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 480 - 576 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 53,200 £
Price
42,800 - 58,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Electric Range
480 - 576 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 186 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
4,981 - 5,331 mm
Length
4,440 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,647 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,200 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
1,400 L
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
430 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
130 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Volvo
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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