Compare performance (8 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (6800 £ vs 23800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Rocks Electric or Peugeot Rifter?
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.
Vauxhall Rocks Electric has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 6800 £ , while the Peugeot Rifter costs 23800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16972 £.
As for electric range, the Peugeot Rifter performs convincingly better – achieving up to 339 km, about 264 km more than the Vauxhall Rocks Electric.
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 Peugeot Rifter has a significantly edge – offering 136 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot Rifter pulls convincingly stronger with 300 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers clearly more seating capacity – 7 vs 2.
In curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly lighter – 558 kg compared to 1561 kg. The difference is around 1003 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers convincingly more room – 1050 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 987 L.
When it comes to payload, Peugeot Rifter clearly takes the win – 814 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 672 kg.
The Peugeot Rifter 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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
6800 - 7500 £
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Price
23800 - 36600 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 19.1 kWh
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Electric Range
75 km
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Electric Range
328 - 339 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 158 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Seats
2
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
-
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
558 kg
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Curb weight
1561 - 1941 kg
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Trunk capacity
63 L
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Trunk capacity
322 - 1050 L
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Length
-
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Length
4405 - 4755 mm
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Width
1388 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1818 - 1837 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
3000 - 3500 L
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Payload
142 kg
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Payload
489 - 814 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual 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
8 HP
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
132 - 184 km/h
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Torque
40 Nm
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
6 kW
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E, F
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Peugeot
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The Vauxhall Rocks Electric is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.