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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Peugeot 5008 comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 37,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Peugeot 5008?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Peugeot 5008: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • marginally cheaper

Peugeot 5008

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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 marginally cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Peugeot 5008 costs 37,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,603 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 5008 uses 2.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 5008 is clearly more efficient: consuming 17.8 kWh/100km compared to 24.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Zafira Life. That’s a difference of about 6.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 5008 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 669 km, about 322 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

5008

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 145 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 5008 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 5008 is noticeably faster – reaching 198 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 68 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 5008 delivers clearly more torque with 511 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 111 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 7.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 5008 is moderately lighter – 1,700 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 253 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 5008 offers clearly more boot space – 348 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 348 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life offers substantially more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 2,668 L more than the Peugeot 5008.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 5008 is far ahead overall 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 £37,600
5008

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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 669 km
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Peugeot 5008

Costs and Consumption

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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 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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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Peugeot 5008

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 53,200 £
Price
37,600 - 54,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
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
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,700 - 2,344 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
294 - 348 L
Length
4,981 - 5,331 mm
Length
4,791 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,694 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,200 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
2,178 - 2,232 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 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 198 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
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Peugeot
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