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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Volvo V90?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely lighter
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Volvo V90

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

V90

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 V90 offers substantially more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 275 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers considerably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 309 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 barely lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 122 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries substantially more – 883 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 368 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
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Reviews Volvo V90

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Anna
8 May 2026, 20:24:18

The Volvo V90 is the heir to the traditional "manor Volvo" and a concept in itself in terms of space and driving feel. My choice would be the V90, because it's a good dog car. I'd prefer the AWD Cross Country, as it would give me ground clearance for country roads and a higher driving position.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
186 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Volvo
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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