Compare performance (1,034 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (87,900 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Taycan or Vauxhall Zafira Life?
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.
Vauxhall Zafira Life is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,951 £.
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 Porsche Taycan offers considerably more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 854 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 8.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers significantly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 940 Nm more.
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 4.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is slightly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 212 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries clearly more – 883 kg compared to 635 kg. That’s a difference of about 248 kg.
The Porsche Taycan is clearly superior 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.
The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.
detailsThe 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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Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
552 - 680 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
4
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Seats
8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
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Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
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Width
2,010 mm
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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
175 - 635 kg
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
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Power HP
180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
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Torque
400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
300 - 760 kW
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Power kW
132 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Porsche
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Brand
Vauxhall
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