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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • moderately cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Zafira Life

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is moderately cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,634 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

2 Series Gran Coupe

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 Gran Coupe offers visibly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 400 Nm.

Zafira Life

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is noticeably lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 458 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries clearly more – 883 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 398 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 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 £32,400
2 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 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
186 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
BMW
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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