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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Peugeot Expert Transporter comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 32,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Peugeot Expert Transporter?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Peugeot Expert Transporter: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Peugeot Expert Transporter

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  • moderately cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Peugeot Expert Transporter is moderately cheaper – starting at 32,100 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,861 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Expert Transporter uses 6.2 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot Expert Transporter is very slightly more efficient: consuming 23.6 kWh/100km compared to 24.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Zafira Life. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot Expert Transporter offers marginally more range – reaching up to 352 km, about 5 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

Expert Transporter

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 180 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot Expert Transporter is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.5 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 130 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 400 Nm.

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 Expert Transporter is slightly lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 231 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot Expert Transporter offers noticeably more capacity – up to 6,600 L, about 1,700 L more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Expert Transporter carries markedly more – 1,226 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 312 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Expert Transporter 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 £32,100
Expert Transporter

Peugeot Expert Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 221 - 352 km
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Peugeot Expert Transporter

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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 Expert Transporter

The Peugeot Expert is a practical, no-nonsense work van that combines a car‑like driving feel with a tough, flexible load area — perfect for tradespeople who want comfort on the road and durability on the job. It won’t turn heads for glamour, but its sensible packaging, clever storage and dependable nature make it a smart, low-drama choice for buyers who need a proper transporter.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Peugeot Expert Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 53,200 £
Price
32,100 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 186 g/km
co2
0 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
8
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,981 - 5,331 mm
Length
4,980 - 5,330 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,895 - 1,935 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,200 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 6,600 L
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
840 - 1,226 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
130 km/h
Max Speed
130 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Peugeot
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