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Nissan X-Trail vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (213 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan X-Trail or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Nissan X-Trail vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Nissan X-Trail

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

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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

X-Trail

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.

Nissan X-Trail is very slightly cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,834 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan X-Trail uses 5.7 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

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 Nissan X-Trail offers a bit more power – delivering 213 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan X-Trail is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan X-Trail delivers visibly more torque with 525 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm more.

X-Trail

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 7.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan X-Trail is somewhat lighter – 1,668 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 285 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries visibly more – 883 kg compared to 574 kg. That’s a difference of about 309 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan X-Trail 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.

from £34,200
X-Trail

Nissan X-Trail

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 213 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Nissan X-Trail
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Nissan X-Trail

The Nissan X-Trail is a roomy, no-nonsense family SUV that mixes sensible practicality with a quietly modern look, making it an easy choice for busy lives and weekend escapes. It drives with calm confidence, delivers a comfortable ride and sensible tech, and won’t demand drama while doing the everyday heavy lifting.

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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 X-Trail
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 50,500 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.9 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
131 - 161 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,668 - 1,961 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
177 - 585 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,840 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
432 - 574 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 213 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 525 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 157 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

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