Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Peugeot 2008 – Which car suits you better?

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

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.

Peugeot 2008 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36000 £. That’s a price difference of around 11529 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 2008 manages with 5 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Peugeot 2008: with 15.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 24.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 9.20 kWh.

As for range, the Peugeot 2008 performs slightly better – achieving up to 406 km, about 59 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

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 has a a bit edge – offering 180 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 2008 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 8.30 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 2008 performs somewhat better – reaching 206 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers distinct more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Peugeot 2008 is clearly lighter – 1263 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 690 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 2008 offers clearly more room – 434 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 434 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs decisively better – up to 4900 L, which is about 3433 L more than the Peugeot 2008.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life convincingly takes the win – 914 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 454 kg.

All in all, the Peugeot 2008 shows itself to be edges ahead and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.