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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW T-Cross comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or VW T-Cross?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW T-Cross: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • slightly more power
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VW T-Cross

3.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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 T-Cross is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,597 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW T-Cross uses 5.4 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

T-Cross

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 slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW T-Cross is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

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 T-Cross is substantially lighter – 1,267 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 686 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries substantially more – 883 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 403 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW T-Cross comes out clearly 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 £21,400
T-Cross

VW T-Cross

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 6 L/100km
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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 T-Cross

The VW T-Cross is a small, city-friendly crossover that blends practical packaging with easygoing driving manners and a high seating position for good visibility. It’s a sensible, comfortable choice for buyers who want the convenience and style of an SUV without big compromises.

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Reviews VW T-Cross

3.9 (4 Reviews)
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Monika
12 Feb 2026, 07:34:19

I chose the T‑Cross — more comfortable and roomier inside, especially for adult passengers; bought on the model‑year clearance — running costs work out cheaper even taking into account fuel savings from the Toyota hybrid (planned over five years); I like the space and the VW suited me better — I prefer the view through the front windshield.

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Erasmo Paone
21 Oct 2025, 21:49:59

Very practical, interior space is excellent. Lacks charm, fuel consumption is a bit high.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life
VW T-Cross

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
21,400 - 32,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
186 g/km
co2
124 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,267 - 1,338 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,784 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
463 - 480 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
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 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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