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Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (22,700 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo Transporter or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo Transporter

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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • noticeably more power
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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

Berlingo Transporter

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.

Citroen Berlingo Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 22,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,245 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Berlingo Transporter uses 5.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 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 noticeably more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is substantially lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 624 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter carries a bit more – 991 kg compared to 883 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo Transporter is decisively ahead 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 £22,700
Berlingo Transporter

Citroen Berlingo Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 354 km
Citroen Berlingo Transporter
Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Citroen Berlingo Transporter

The Citroën Berlingo is a no-nonsense work van that pairs cavernous practicality with a surprisingly comfy, car-like driving experience. It won’t pretend to be sporty, but it will swallow your cargo, simplify your day, and keep ownership headaches to a minimum with sensible packaging and clever storage.

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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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Citroen Berlingo Transporter
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,700 - 33,800 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
1,800 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Vauxhall
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