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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Peugeot Rifter?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • visibly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • markedly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot Rifter is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,131 £.

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

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Engine and Performance:

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 offers visibly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Zafira Life

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is markedly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries only slightly more – 883 kg compared to 814 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter holds a slight edge 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 £22,900
Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
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Citroen Berlingo -ПО дизайну напоминает ,те летающее тарелки из фильма ФАНТОМАС.Где время когда Франция не имела представления ,как должен выглядеть автомобиль.

А вот PEUGEOT RIFTER -Это уже уровень моего представления семейного внедорожника-красовера,и рабочей симпатичной лошадки.Эго и выбрал за это .

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Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
186 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
8
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Life offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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