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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Volvo EX40 - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (180 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (36000 £ vs 42800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Volvo EX40?
Zafira Life
Costs and Efficiency:
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.
Vauxhall Zafira Life has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 42800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6857 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Volvo EX40: with 16.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 24.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 8.10 kWh.
As for electric range, the Volvo EX40 performs clearly perceptible better – achieving 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 has a convincingly edge – offering 442 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 262 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX40 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 6 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs slight better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Volvo EX40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo EX40 pulls significantly stronger with 670 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm difference.
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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 distinct more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.
In curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is hardly perceptible lighter – 1953 kg compared to 2040 kg. The difference is around 87 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Volvo EX40 offers significantly more room – 410 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 410 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs clearly better – up to 4900 L, which is about 3500 L more than the Volvo EX40.
When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life convincingly takes the win – 914 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 434 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the Volvo EX40 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
from about £42,800
Volvo EX40
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Volvo EX40
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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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Volvo EX40
The Volvo EX40 wraps Scandinavian calm and clever practicality into a compact electric package that feels both premium and refreshingly uncomplicated. It's the grown-up answer to flashier rivals — a safe, comfy, and city-friendly EV with thoughtful tech that makes everyday driving quietly satisfying.
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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Volvo EX40
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36000 - 53200 £
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Price
42800 - 58200 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh
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Electric Range
220 - 347 km
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Electric Range
480 - 576 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
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co2
0 - 186 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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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
5
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Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
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Curb weight
2040 - 2170 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Trunk capacity
410 L
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Length
4981 - 5331 mm
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Length
4440 mm
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Width
2010 mm
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Width
1863 mm
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Height
1890 mm
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Height
1647 mm
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Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
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Max trunk capacity
1286 - 1400 L
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Payload
850 - 914 kg
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Payload
430 - 480 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, 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
Reduction Gearbox, 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 180 HP
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Power HP
238 - 442 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
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Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Torque
420 - 670 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Power kW
175 - 325 kW
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Engine capacity
2184 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Volvo
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What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Zafira Life have?
The Vauxhall Zafira Life is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.