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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or VW Passat?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW Passat: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • marginally cheaper
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VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Zafira Life is marginally cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 471 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

Passat

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Passat offers markedly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 400 Nm.

Zafira Life

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Passat is noticeably lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries markedly more – 883 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 306 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat is decisively ahead 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 135 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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Reviews Vauxhall Zafira Life

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Reviews VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Voller
28 May 2026, 16:12:12

That's just a Passat. Too expensive in my opinion, but it's up to each person to decide whether to throw their money into VW's maw. The car itself is somehow a legend.

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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
186 g/km
co2
28 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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