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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • markedly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,573 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is clearly more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 24.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Zafira Life. That’s a difference of about 5.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers clearly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 108 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers significantly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is moderately faster – reaching 160 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 279 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 3.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is somewhat lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 311 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life offers markedly more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 1,000 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries somewhat more – 914 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 161 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo 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 £43,600
ID. Buzz Cargo

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 330 - 455 km
Vauxhall Zafira Life
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

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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 ID. Buzz Cargo

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo marries retro Volkswagen charm with a thoroughly modern electric work van, offering a surprisingly spacious and practical load area wrapped in friendly, iconic styling. It's a smart pick for urban tradespeople and small businesses who want quiet, effortless driving, lower running costs and easy maneuverability — with a healthy dash of nostalgia on the job.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 53,200 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 186 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
8
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,981 - 5,331 mm
Length
4,712 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,200 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
130 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
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