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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Peugeot 2008 comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Peugeot 2008?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Peugeot 2008: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • a bit more power
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Peugeot 2008

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Zafira Life

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,229 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 2008 uses 4.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

2008

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Zafira Life offers a bit more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 2008 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

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

Zafira Life

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 more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 2008 is clearly lighter – 1,263 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 690 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries substantially more – 883 kg compared to 447 kg. That’s a difference of about 436 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 2008 holds a solid overall lead 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 £24,800
2008

Peugeot 2008

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 405 km
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Peugeot 2008

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Peugeot 2008

The Peugeot 2008 is a compact crossover that blends sharp French styling with a practical, high-riding layout, giving it more presence and versatility than a typical small hatchback. Inside it offers a clever, user-friendly cabin with sensible storage and modern infotainment, while a composed ride and efficient powertrains make it well suited to both city errands and longer journeys.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Peugeot 2008

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
24,800 - 40,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
405 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
186 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,263 - 1,623 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
434 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,770 mm
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
Payload
407 - 447 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Peugeot
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