Compare performance (170 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Vauxhall Zafira Life?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Vauxhall Zafira Life is barely cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,505 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Bus uses 6.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.
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 very slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.
Looking at top speed, the Nissan Primastar Bus is visibly faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 44 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers marginally more torque with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 8.
In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is marginally lighter – 1,952 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 1 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Primastar Bus offers a bit more capacity – up to 5,700 L, about 800 L more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.
When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries marginally more – 1,002 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.
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.
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.
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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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Price
38,500 - 63,200 £
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Price
36,000 - 53,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
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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
-
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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
1,952 - 2,527 kg
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Curb weight
1,953 - 2,240 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
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Length
4,981 - 5,331 mm
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Width
1,956 mm
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Width
2,010 mm
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Height
1,935 - 2,040 mm
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Height
1,890 mm
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Max trunk capacity
4,700 - 5,700 L
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Max trunk capacity
4,200 - 4,900 L
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Payload
543 - 1,002 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 - 174 km/h
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Max Speed
130 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
1,997 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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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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