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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW Grand California comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 70,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or VW Grand California?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW Grand California: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • significantly lighter
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VW Grand California

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Zafira Life

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Zafira Life is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the VW Grand California costs 70,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,245 £.

Grand California

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Zafira Life offers only slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is significantly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 3,052 kg. The difference is around 1,099 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries considerably more – 883 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 435 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life 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 £36,000
Zafira Life

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
70,200 - 77,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
186 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
3,052 - 3,354 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
5,986 - 6,836 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
2,040 mm
Height
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Height
2,839 - 2,971 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
146 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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