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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs DS Automobiles DS 4 comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 34,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or DS Automobiles DS 4?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs DS Automobiles DS 4: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • noticeably more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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DS Automobiles DS 4

  • very slightly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,014 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

DS 4

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Zafira Life offers noticeably more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Zafira Life

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is clearly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 395 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries clearly more – 883 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 441 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life stands well ahead of its rival 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 £36,000
Zafira Life

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
186 g/km
co2
137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
4,400 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
442 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
203 km/h
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
DS Automobiles
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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