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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW T-Roc comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 26,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or VW T-Roc?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW T-Roc: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • somewhat more power
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VW T-Roc

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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.

VW T-Roc is clearly cheaper – starting at 26,400 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,553 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW T-Roc uses 5.5 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

T-Roc

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 offers somewhat 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-Roc is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

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

Zafira Life

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 more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW T-Roc is markedly lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 488 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries significantly more – 883 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 368 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life sits just 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.

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Zafira Life

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 L/100km
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

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VW T-Roc

The Volkswagen T‑Roc is a stylish, well-proportioned crossover that blends hatchback agility with SUV presence. It delivers a comfortable cabin, user-friendly tech and a composed ride, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want practicality with a bit of character.

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Krock
17 Jul 2026, 13:11:35

If a designer had suggested such ugly dashboards a few years ago, he would have been fired immediately!
Today everyone thinks it’s great when you place cutting boards vertically on the hard‑plastic dashboards and even pay a lot of money for it. I’m probably already too old to understand this!!

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Ester
17 Sept 2025, 14:29:41

I've been driving the VW T‑Roc for a few months now and I'm totally satisfied. 🚗 The higher seating position gives me a great feeling of security and the visibility in city traffic is excellent. I especially like the modern infotainment system — everything works intuitively and quickly. On the motorway it feels very calm and stable, even at higher speeds. Overall a great car that's a lot of fun and still economical.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life
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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
26,400 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
186 g/km
co2
126 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,539 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
284 - 475 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,811 - 1,828 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
368 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, 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
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
200 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
85 - 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
E, D
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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