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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (32,400 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

2 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is slightly cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,634 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

Zafira Life

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 400 Nm.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is visibly lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 458 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries significantly more – 883 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 398 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 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.

from £32,400
2 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe pairs sharp handling with surprising practicality, wearing BMW's sporty looks in a compact, city-friendly shell. It's ideal for buyers who want a premium driving experience without the fuss of something larger — all the attitude, none of the excess.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 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
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
110 - 170 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 485 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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