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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer comparison
Compare performance (180 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 31,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?
Vauxhall Zafira Life vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Zafira Life
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is slightly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,491 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.
2 Series Active Tourer
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 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers significantly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 146 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers slightly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 77 Nm more.
Zafira Life
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 5.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is clearly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 408 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries considerably more – 883 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 378 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 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.
from £31,500
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Vauxhall Zafira Life
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
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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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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer turns the family MPV into something you’d actually want to park outside a café, pairing compact practicality with surprisingly premium cabin flair. It won’t thrill like a sports car, but it drives with the composed poise you expect from the badge and keeps daily life easy and un-fussy.
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Vauxhall Zafira Life
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
82 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
186 g/km
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
MPV
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Seats
8
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
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Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
2,010 mm
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Width
1,824 mm
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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
877 - 883 kg
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
180 HP
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
400 Nm
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
132 kW
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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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
E, D, B
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
BMW
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