Compare performance (180 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Maserati Ghibli?
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 Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,761 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Zafira Life uses 7.1 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.
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 Maserati Ghibli offers considerably more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Ghibli delivers noticeably more torque with 580 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 180 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.
Both models weigh roughly the same – around 1,953 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries noticeably more – 883 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 306 kg.
The Maserati Ghibli 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.
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 Maserati Ghibli cuts a striking figure with Italian flair, serving up rare elegance and a soundtrack that makes even mundane commutes feel cinematic. It’s a driver's car with comfortable manners and enough personality to turn heads, perfect for buyers who want grand tourer charisma without ostentatious showboating.
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 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
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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
194 - 251 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
8
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
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Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
500 L
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Length
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Length
4,971 mm
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Width
2,010 mm
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Width
1,945 mm
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Height
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Height
1,461 mm
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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
520 - 577 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
180 HP
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Power HP
330 - 430 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
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Torque
400 Nm
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Torque
450 - 580 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
132 kW
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Power kW
243 - 316 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Maserati
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