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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW Touran – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or VW Touran?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Touran has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35400 £, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36000 £. That’s a price difference of around 596 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Touran manages with 5.20 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

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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 Vauxhall Zafira Life has a to a small extent edge – offering 180 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touran is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8.90 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touran performs slightly better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Zafira Life pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

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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 distinct more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, VW Touran is clearly perceptible lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 433 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers significantly more room – 834 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 834 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs convincingly better – up to 4900 L, which is about 2920 L more than the VW Touran.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life distinct takes the win – 914 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 313 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life proves to be has a very small edge and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Zafira Life is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.10 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.7 - 24.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 220 - 347 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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VW Touran

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The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36000 - 53200 £
Price
35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 186 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
MPV
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Length
4527 mm
Width
2010 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW

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What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Zafira Life have?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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