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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Peugeot 308 SW?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Peugeot 308 SW is moderately cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,871 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

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 Peugeot 308 SW offers marginally more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 SW is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 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.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 SW is clearly lighter – 1,484 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 469 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries substantially more – 883 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 375 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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308 SW

Peugeot 308 SW

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 81 - 444 km
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4.5 (2 Reviews)
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GT
6 Dec 2025, 17:50:57

Great car with a smooth ride. I have 308 SW GT, with the 180HP PHEV engine

pierre
29 Nov 2025, 17:19:44

150,000 km in 2 years — SW BlueHDi 1.5L 30cv. Comfortable, excellent gearbox. Maybe a bit noisy on the motorway, with air noise around the front doors. A slightly punchier engine would be welcome. The entire timing system was replaced under warranty at 110,000 km.

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Peugeot 308 SW

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
186 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,852 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
417 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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