Compare performance (180 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (36000 £ vs 38000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Peugeot Expert Bus?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Vauxhall Zafira Life has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £, while the Peugeot Expert Bus costs 38000 £. That’s a price difference of around 2006 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Peugeot Expert Bus: with 24.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 24.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.50 kWh.
As for range, the Peugeot Expert Bus performs minimal better – achieving up to 348 km, about 1 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.
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 Vauxhall Zafira Life has a noticeable edge – offering 180 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 10.60 s, while the Peugeot Expert Bus takes 13.30 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs distinct better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Peugeot Expert Bus tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Zafira Life pulls noticeable stronger with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.
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 slightly more seating capacity – 9 vs 8.
In curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is slight lighter – 1953 kg compared to 2018 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Peugeot Expert Bus offers clearly more room – 3497 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 3497 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs minimal better – up to 4900 L, which is about 346 L more than the Peugeot Expert Bus.
When it comes to payload, Peugeot Expert Bus hardly perceptible takes the win – 982 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.
Overall, the Vauxhall Zafira Life shows itself to be wins by a narrow margin 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.
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
36000 - 53200 £
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Price
38000 - 44000 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.6 kWh
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Electric Range
220 - 347 km
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Electric Range
218 - 348 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 186 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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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
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
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Curb weight
2018 - 2241 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Trunk capacity
3061 - 3497 L
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Length
4981 - 5331 mm
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Length
4983 - 5333 mm
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Width
2010 mm
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Width
1920 mm
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Height
1890 mm
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Height
1890 mm
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Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
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Max trunk capacity
3968 - 4554 L
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Payload
850 - 914 kg
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Payload
889 - 982 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
136 - 180 HP
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Power HP
136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 - 14.2 s
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Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
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Max Speed
130 km/h
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Torque
270 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Power kW
100 kW
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Engine capacity
2184 cm3
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Peugeot
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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.