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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Dacia Bigster comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 20,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Dacia Bigster?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Dacia Bigster: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • somewhat more power
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Dacia Bigster

4.6 (11 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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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

Zafira Life

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.

Dacia Bigster is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Dacia Bigster uses 4.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Bigster

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 Vauxhall Zafira Life offers somewhat more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Bigster is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.7 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers substantially more torque with 400 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

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, Dacia Bigster is clearly lighter – 1,425 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 528 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries clearly more – 883 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 418 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Bigster 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.

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Bigster

Dacia Bigster

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 7.2 L/100km
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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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Dacia Bigster

The Dacia Bigster is a straightforward, value-driven SUV that emphasizes space, practicality and low running costs rather than flashy tech. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a roomy, well-built family car with rugged styling and easy-to-use features at an affordable price.

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Reviews Dacia Bigster

4.6 (11 Reviews)
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Pat
21 Jun 2026, 12:25:32

More car for your money

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Guus Lausberg
1 Jun 2026, 17:58:14

I've had a Dacia Bigster Journey 155 Full Hybrid for half a year. I had high expectations of this car beforehand and even those have all been exceeded. Truly a wonderful car.

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Timo
13 May 2026, 05:34:56

Sensible and practical car. Drives okay. Low fuel consumption in summer. Good interior and cargo space. Interior feels cheap. Noisy in some situations. Sufficient ground clearance even for poor roads.

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Paul Wolf
23 Apr 2026, 06:45:13

bought it.

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Nöpp
20 Apr 2026, 11:25:00

If the Bigster comes as a Hybrid 4x4 G150 automatic, it’s an interesting car. I’m currently leasing a Sandero Stepway running on LPG and will return it in November. Unfortunately that engine option isn’t offered in the Jogger, which makes the Bigster appealing to me. We’re fans of LPG — and now even with an automatic.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Dacia Bigster

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
20,600 - 28,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
186 g/km
co2
106 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,425 - 1,611 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
444 - 667 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,813 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
877 - 883 kg
Payload
434 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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