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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Peugeot 508 SW?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • noticeably cheaper
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Peugeot 508 SW

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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.

Vauxhall Zafira Life is noticeably cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,609 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

508 SW

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 508 SW offers significantly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 SW is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Zafira Life

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 508 SW is marginally lighter – 1,846 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 107 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries substantially more – 883 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 429 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW 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.

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508 SW

Peugeot 508 SW

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 46 - 52 km
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Reviews Peugeot 508 SW

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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Enrico
6 Jul 2026, 10:18:10

I've owned a 508 GT SW diesel since 2022. Its design is unbeatable for elegance and sporty style, very comfortable for travelling (I'm a sales rep) and has excellent cargo capacity. It's a shame PEUGEOT has discontinued production of this splendid car — it's given me nothing but satisfaction.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
186 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
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Length
4,778 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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