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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Vauxhall Zafira Life - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (170 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (38500 £ vs 36000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Vauxhall Zafira Life?
Zafira Life
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.
Vauxhall Zafira Life has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 38500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2505 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Nissan Primastar Bus manages with 6.90 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.
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 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Nissan Primastar Bus tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Zafira Life pulls barely noticeable stronger with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 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: Nissan Primastar Bus offers somewhat more seating capacity – 9 vs 8.
In curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is minimal lighter – 1952 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 1 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Primastar Bus performs to a small extent better – up to 5700 L, which is about 800 L more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.
When it comes to payload, Nissan Primastar Bus slight takes the win – 1002 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Vauxhall Zafira Life is decisively 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.
Nissan Primastar Bus
Vauxhall Zafira Life
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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Nissan Primastar Bus
The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.
detailsVauxhall 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 Primastar Bus
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
38500 - 63200 £
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Price
36000 - 53200 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
220 - 347 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
181 - 232 g/km
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co2
0 - 186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
6 - 9
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Seats
8
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1952 - 2527 kg
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Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
5080 - 5480 mm
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Length
4981 - 5331 mm
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Width
1956 mm
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Width
2010 mm
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Height
1935 - 2040 mm
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Height
1890 mm
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Max trunk capacity
4700 - 5700 L
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Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
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Payload
543 - 1002 kg
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Payload
850 - 914 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Power HP
136 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
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Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
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Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1997 cm3
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Engine capacity
2184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2022 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
Nissan
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Brand
Vauxhall
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What drivetrain options does the Nissan Primastar Bus have?
The Nissan Primastar Bus is offered with 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.