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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or VW Caddy?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • a bit more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Caddy

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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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.

VW Caddy is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,232 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

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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 Vauxhall Zafira Life offers a bit more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Zafira Life

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy is markedly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 378 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries a bit more – 883 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 173 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy is far ahead overall 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 £27,800
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VW Caddy

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 121 km
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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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The VW Caddy is the Swiss-army knife of compact vans — practical, surprisingly refined, and ready to swap a weekend adventure for a grocery run without breaking a sweat. It’s user-friendly, comfortable enough for daily driving, and sensible for buyers who want utility with a dash of style and no drama.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life
VW Caddy

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
186 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
8
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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