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BMW X2 vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (41,700 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X2 or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

BMW X2 vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

BMW X2

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

  • moderately cheaper
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X2

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.

Vauxhall Zafira Life is moderately cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the BMW X2 costs 41,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,666 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X2 uses 4.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Zafira Life

Engine and Performance:

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 BMW X2 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 X2 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 400 Nm.

X2

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 X2 is somewhat lighter – 1,645 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 308 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries substantially more – 883 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 373 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X2 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £41,700
X2

BMW X2

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 7.7 L/100km
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BMW X2

The BMW X2 feels like a sporty coupe dressed as an SUV, with sharp styling and a cheeky, youthful attitude that stands out in traffic. Inside it's driver-focused and compact but smartly packaged, perfect for city life and buyers who want BMW flair without the usual SUV bulk.

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Reviews BMW X2

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Excellent, very attractive car. Drives superbly. I previously had the XC40 — that was fine, but the BMW suits me better in pretty much every respect.

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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
41,700 - 59,600 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 7.7 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
118 - 174 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,645 - 1,780 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 560 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,845 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
495 - 510 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, 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
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 400 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the BMW X2 have?

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

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