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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Peugeot Expert Bus comparison

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?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Peugeot Expert Bus: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • very slightly lighter
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Peugeot Expert Bus

  • barely cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Zafira Life

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Expert Bus

Engine and Performance:

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.

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: 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £33,400
Expert Bus

Peugeot Expert Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 - 7 L/100km
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Peugeot Expert Bus

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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 Expert Bus

The 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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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Peugeot Expert Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
33,400 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
186 g/km
co2
182 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,029 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
3,061 - 3,497 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
921 - 942 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Peugeot
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