Compare performance (180 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 50,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Ford Transit Custom Bus?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Vauxhall Zafira Life is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,805 £.
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 Ford Transit Custom Bus offers a bit more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers visibly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Ford Transit Custom Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 8.
The Ford Transit Custom Bus is far ahead 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 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.
detailsThe Ford Transit Custom Bus is a workhorse with a surprisingly comfy streak, offering a roomy, practical cabin that keeps passengers happy on long runs. It steers with more finesse than you’d expect from a people-mover and, whether you’re running a shuttle or converting it for weekend adventures, it’s a dependable, no-nonsense choice that makes life easier for drivers and operators alike.
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 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
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co2
0 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
Bus
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Seats
8
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Seats
9
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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
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
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Width
2,032 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
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
180 HP
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Power HP
136 - 218 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
400 Nm
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
132 kW
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Power kW
100 - 160 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Ford
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