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Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Rocks Electric or Peugeot Rifter?

Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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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

Rocks Electric

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is considerably cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Peugeot Rifter costs 22,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,012 £.

Rifter

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 Peugeot Rifter offers clearly more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Rifter delivers significantly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is clearly lighter – 558 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 940 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers significantly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 987 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries substantially more – 814 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 672 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter is narrowly 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.

from £22,900
Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Vauxhall Rocks Electric
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

The Opel Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.

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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Vauxhall Rocks Electric
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
558 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,388 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
142 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
40 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Peugeot
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