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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Peugeot 5008 – Differences & prices compared

Two cars, one duel: Vauxhall Zafira Life meets Peugeot 5008.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

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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.

Vauxhall Zafira Life has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £, while the Peugeot 5008 costs 37600 £. That’s a price difference of around 1603 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 5008 manages with 2.70 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 4.40 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Peugeot 5008: with 17.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s evident more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 24.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 6.90 kWh.

As for range, the Peugeot 5008 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 669 km, about 322 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

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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 Peugeot 5008 has a decisively edge – offering 325 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 145 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 5008 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 5008 performs slightly better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 5008 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 511 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 111 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers somewhat more seating capacity – 8 vs 7.

In curb weight, Peugeot 5008 is to a small extent lighter – 1700 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 253 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 5008 offers convincingly more room – 348 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 348 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs decisively better – up to 4900 L, which is about 2668 L more than the Peugeot 5008.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life distinct takes the win – 914 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 274 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Peugeot 5008 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £37,600
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Peugeot 5008

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 5.6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 78 - 669 km

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 5008

The Peugeot 5008 blends Peugeot's sharp design with the space and versatility families actually need, wrapping clever packaging and a premium-feeling cabin in a crisp, SUV-like silhouette. It drives with more poise than you'd expect from a people carrier, serves up practical touches and flexible seating for everyday chaos, and still looks good when parked outside the school gates.

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Peugeot 5008
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Costs and Consumption

Price
36000 - 53200 £
Price
37600 - 54200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Electric Range
78 - 669 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.4 - 96.9 kWh
co2
0 - 186 g/km
co2
0 - 127 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
1700 - 2344 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
294 - 348 L
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Length
4791 mm
Width
2010 mm
Width
1895 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1694 mm
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Max trunk capacity
2178 - 2232 L
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
596 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Zafira Life have?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.