Head to head
Vauxhall Zafira vs Volkswagen Golf
The Vauxhall Zafira is a seven-seat mpv. The Volkswagen Golf is a compact five-door hatchback.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Vauxhall Zafira | Volkswagen Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 (Flex7 folding seat system) | 5 |
| Engines | - | 1.5 TSI 115bhp to 1.5 TSI 204bhp plug-in hybrid eHybrid |
| 0-60mph | - | 9.9 seconds (1.5 TSI), 7.2 seconds (eHybrid) |
| Boot volume | - | 273-381 litres (seats up), 1,270 litres (seats down) |
| Length | - | 4,284mm |
Sources: Vauxhall Zafira, Volkswagen Golf. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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.
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- Harper commercials and Trailers - Worthing, Angmering
- V.I.P. by Atlan Motors - Specialists in MPV's & Jeep Wrangler's - London
Buy or hire the Golf if...
A well-known compact hatchback bought and hired as an everyday, easy-to-drive family car. The range of petrol, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines lets a hire fleet offer a cheap-to-run option without stepping down to a smaller car.
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Common questions
What is the difference between the Vauxhall Zafira and the Volkswagen Golf?
The Vauxhall Zafira is a seven-seat MPV; the Volkswagen Golf is a compact five-door hatchback.
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