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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW Tayron comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or VW Tayron?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW Tayron: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range

VW Tayron

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  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Zafira Life

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Zafira Life is slightly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the VW Tayron costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,621 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tayron uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Zafira Life offers clearly more range – reaching up to 347 km, about 224 km more than the VW Tayron.

Tayron

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 VW Tayron offers noticeably 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 Tayron is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Tayron is significantly faster – reaching 221 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 91 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 400 Nm.

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 Tayron is slightly lighter – 1,682 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 271 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tayron offers substantially more boot space – 885 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 885 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life offers clearly more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 2,810 L more than the VW Tayron.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries visibly more – 914 kg compared to 566 kg. That’s a difference of about 348 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tayron 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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Tayron

VW Tayron

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 123 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 53,200 £
Price
39,600 - 56,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Electric Range
116 - 123 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 186 g/km
co2
33 - 192 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,682 - 1,948 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
Length
4,981 - 5,331 mm
Length
4,792 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,853 - 1,866 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,666 - 1,668 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,200 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
1,915 - 2,090 L
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
489 - 566 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
130 km/h
Max Speed
204 - 221 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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