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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or VW Polo?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW Polo: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

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VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Polo is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,733 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Polo uses 5.1 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2 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 VW Polo offers slightly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 4.1 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:

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is clearly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 810 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries substantially more – 883 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 426 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo 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.

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VW Polo

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
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Nice, spacious car with many options available (panoramic roof and travel assist).

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
186 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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