Compare performance (180 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Peugeot Expert Bus?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Peugeot Expert Bus is barely cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,623 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Expert Bus uses 6.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
Both models deliver identical power – 180 HP each.
Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 10.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.
Both models offer the same torque – 400 Nm.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Peugeot Expert Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 8.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is very slightly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Expert Bus carries very slightly more – 942 kg compared to 883 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.
The Peugeot Expert Bus has the upper hand 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.
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.
detailsThe Peugeot Expert Bus is a sensible people-mover that pairs commercial durability with a surprisingly comfy interior, making it ideal for shuttle duty or large-family road trips. It won’t steal any style prizes, but its practical layout, easy-driving manners and thoughtful kit mean you’ll spend more time moving people and less time fussing over details.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Price
33,400 - 34,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
186 g/km
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co2
182 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
8
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Seats
9
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
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Curb weight
1,998 - 2,029 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
3,061 - 3,497 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
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Width
1,920 mm
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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
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Payload
921 - 942 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
180 HP
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Power HP
180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
400 Nm
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Torque
400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
132 kW
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Power kW
132 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Peugeot
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