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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • moderately cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 7

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 DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,931 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 7 uses 5.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

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 markedly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

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

DS 7

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, DS Automobiles DS 7 is somewhat lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 302 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries substantially more – 883 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 484 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life 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.

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Zafira Life

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 L/100km
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the DS Automobiles DS 7 offered with different drivetrains?

The DS Automobiles DS 7 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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