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Dacia Jogger vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (15,400 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Jogger or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Dacia Jogger vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Dacia Jogger

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

  • a bit 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

Jogger

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Dacia Jogger is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Dacia Jogger 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 Vauxhall Zafira Life offers a bit more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Jogger is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers considerably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Jogger

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 7.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Jogger is substantially lighter – 1,268 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 685 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries visibly more – 883 kg compared to 559 kg. That’s a difference of about 324 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Jogger 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 £15,400
Jogger

Dacia Jogger

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, LPG
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 7.6 L/100km
Dacia Jogger
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Dacia Jogger

The Dacia Jogger is a no-nonsense family mover that stretches the idea of value with cavernous practicality and flexible space, perfect for buyers who need a sensible, everyday Swiss Army knife on wheels. It doesn’t try to be glamorous — instead it wins hearts with cheerful thrift, durable materials and honest engineering, giving you useful transport without the pretence.

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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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Dacia Jogger
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
15,400 - 23,500 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 7.6 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
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
103 - 138 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,268 - 1,463 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
160 - 607 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,784 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
384 - 559 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, LPG
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 158 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
190 - 200 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 116 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Vauxhall
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