Head to head
Toyota HiAce vs Vauxhall Zafira
The Toyota HiAce is a commuter and chauffeur minibus van, diesel. The Vauxhall Zafira is a seven-seat mpv.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Toyota HiAce | Vauxhall Zafira | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | up to 10 | 7 (Flex7 folding seat system) |
| Engine | 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel (1GD-FTV) | - |
| Power | 177hp | - |
| Torque | 450Nm | - |
| Payload | 975kg | - |
| Fuel tank | 70 litres | - |
Sources: Toyota HiAce, Vauxhall Zafira. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HiAce if...
Toyota's long-running commuter van, converted by UK operators into a chauffeured minibus rather than sold to private buyers. Its 10-seat capacity and diesel range suit airport transfers and group chauffeur work more than everyday van hire.
Listed by
- Safe Solo Ltd - London
Buy or hire the Zafira if...
A compact seven-seat MPV built around Vauxhall's Flex7 folding rear seats, used by private hire and family-oriented rental fleets needing more than five seats without moving up to a full-size van.
Listed by
- Harper commercials and Trailers - Worthing, Angmering
- V.I.P. by Atlan Motors - Specialists in MPV's & Jeep Wrangler's - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Toyota HiAce and the Vauxhall Zafira?
The Toyota HiAce is a commuter and chauffeur minibus van, diesel; the Vauxhall Zafira is a seven-seat MPV.
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