Compare performance (180 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Vauxhall Zafira Life is markedly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,466 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.
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 Land Rover Discovery Sport offers visibly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers markedly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.
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, Land Rover Discovery Sport is only slightly lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries visibly more – 883 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 242 kg.
The Land Rover Discovery Sport 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.
detailsDiscovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 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
58 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
95 - 187 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
SUV
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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
1,949 - 2,168 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
780 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
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Width
1,894 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
582 - 641 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plug-in 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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
180 HP
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Power HP
163 - 269 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 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
380 - 540 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
120 - 198 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
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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
G, B
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Land Rover
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