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Nissan Juke vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Juke or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Nissan Juke vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Nissan Juke

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • visibly 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

Juke

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Juke is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,606 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Juke uses 4.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 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 visibly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Juke is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.1 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

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

Juke

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, Nissan Juke is significantly lighter – 1,274 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 679 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries significantly more – 883 kg compared to 427 kg. That’s a difference of about 456 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Juke is clearly ahead 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 £21,400
Juke

Nissan Juke

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 114 - 143 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 6 L/100km
Nissan Juke
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Nissan Juke

The Nissan Juke is a pocket-sized crossover that refuses to blend in, with quirky styling and a cheeky stance that turns heads at every traffic light. It’s ideal for shoppers who value personality and nimble urban driving over maximum practicality, delivering surprising pep and a well-equipped feel for everyday fun.

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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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Nissan Juke
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,400 - 31,800 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 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
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co2
105 - 136 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
1,274 - 1,405 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
405 - 427 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 143 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.1 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 105 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

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