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Citroen Jumpy Bus vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Jumpy Bus or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Citroen Jumpy Bus vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Citroen Jumpy Bus

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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • marginally cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Jumpy Bus

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 is marginally cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Citroen Jumpy Bus costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,920 £.

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 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 markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

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: Citroen Jumpy Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 8.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is marginally lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,018 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Jumpy Bus carries somewhat more – 982 kg compared to 883 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Jumpy Bus shows a few small advantages 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 £37,900
Jumpy Bus

Citroen Jumpy Bus

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.1 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 221 - 352 km
Citroen Jumpy Bus
Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Dimensions and Body

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Citroen Jumpy Bus

The Citroën Jumpy bus is a no-nonsense people carrier that prioritises interior space and comfort over flash, making it an obvious choice for families and shuttle operators who need to move people efficiently. It won’t turn heads, but with predictable driving manners, flexible seating and a practical, unpretentious charm it gets the job done with the kind of quiet confidence you’ll soon take for granted.

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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 Jumpy Bus
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 43,900 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.1 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
9
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,018 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
3,061 - 3,497 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
850 - 982 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
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
260 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Vauxhall
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