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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW Grand California – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or VW Grand California?

Vauxhall Zafira Life

VW Grand California

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Zafira Life has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £, while the VW Grand California costs 70200 £. That’s a price difference of around 34245 £.

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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 has a minimal edge – offering 180 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

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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 decisively more seating capacity – 8 vs 4.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is convincingly lighter – 1953 kg compared to 3052 kg. The difference is around 1099 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 0 L of storage.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life decisively takes the win – 914 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 466 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Zafira Life is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Vauxhall Zafira Life
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.10 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.7 - 24.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 220 - 347 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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VW Grand California

The Grand California is Volkswagen's remarkable take on the camper van, blending practicality with comfort for the ultimate road trip experience. With ample space for both living and storage, it's designed for adventure seekers who don't want to compromise on amenities. Whether you're exploring coastal roads or setting up camp in the mountains, the Grand California offers a perfect home away from home.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36000 - 53200 £
Price
70200 - 77900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 186 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
3052 - 3354 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Length
5986 - 6836 mm
Width
2010 mm
Width
2040 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
2839 - 2971 mm
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
146 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1968 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW

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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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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