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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

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?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Zafira Life

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Ghibli

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 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.

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.

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £88,800
Ghibli

Maserati Ghibli

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 330 - 430 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Maserati Ghibli

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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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Maserati Ghibli

The 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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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
186 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
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Length
4,971 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
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Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Maserati
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