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Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Transporter or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • very slightly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • visibly cheaper
  • barely more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Primastar Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Zafira Life is visibly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,532 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 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 barely more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers very slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

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 6.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is barely lighter – 1,926 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 27 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries clearly more – 1,110 kg compared to 883 kg. That’s a difference of about 227 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life has the upper hand 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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Nissan Primastar Transporter

The Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 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
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
178 - 184 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
899 - 1,110 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
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Nissan Primastar Transporter have?

The Nissan Primastar Transporter is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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