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VW Caddy Compact Van vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (25,800 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy Compact Van or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

VW Caddy Compact Van vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • noticeably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Caddy Compact Van

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 Caddy Compact Van is noticeably cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,170 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

Zafira Life

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers moderately more torque with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Caddy Compact Van

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 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is markedly lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 511 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries somewhat more – 883 kg compared to 759 kg. That’s a difference of about 124 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van is far 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.

from £25,800
Caddy Compact Van

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 120 km
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VW Caddy Compact Van

The VW Caddy is a clever compact van that turns urban chores into something almost enjoyable, thanks to smart packaging and a cabin that refuses to feel like punishment. For buyers who want useful practicality without drama, the Caddy is a tidy, dependable choice that quietly gets the job done while remaining surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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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
25,800 - 42,300 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
11 - 154 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
8
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
628 - 759 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the VW Caddy Compact Van have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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