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Citroen Jumper vs Vauxhall Zafira Life - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (279 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (55100 £ vs 36000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Jumper or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Citroen Jumper

Vauxhall Zafira Life

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

Zafira Life

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Zafira Life has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £ , while the Citroen Jumper costs 55100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19089 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Vauxhall Zafira Life: with 24.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the Citroen Jumper with 26.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.50 kWh.

As for electric range, the Citroen Jumper performs a bit better – achieving up to 424 km, about 77 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

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 Citroen Jumper has a evident edge – offering 279 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 99 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Citroen Jumper tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen Jumper pulls slight stronger with 410 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.

Zafira Life

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 convincingly more seating capacity – 8 vs 3.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is significantly lighter – 1953 kg compared to 2865 kg. The difference is around 912 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen Jumper performs significantly better – up to 17000 L, which is about 12100 L more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

When it comes to payload, Citroen Jumper noticeable takes the win – 1385 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 471 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life is narrowly 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.

Citroen Jumper
Vauxhall Zafira Life

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from about £36,000
Zafira Life

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.10 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.7 - 24.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 220 - 347 km

Citroen Jumper

The Citroen Jumper is a no-nonsense workhorse that swaps flash for sheer practicality, with a spacious load area and composed, user-friendly driving manners that make busy workdays easier. It won’t win any beauty contests, but its sensible packaging, comfortable cab and wallet-friendly running make it a compelling choice for tradespeople and small businesses.

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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 Jumper
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
55100 - 57800 £
Price
36000 - 53200 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
26.20 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Electric Range
424 km
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Battery Capacity
97.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
8
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2865 - 2940 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5998 - 6363 mm
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Width
2050 mm
Width
2010 mm
Height
2612 - 2850 mm
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
13000 - 17000 L
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Payload
560 - 1385 kg
Payload
850 - 914 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
279 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
90 - 130 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Torque
410 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
205 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2184 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Citroen Jumper offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.