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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Peugeot Rifter - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (36000 £ vs 23800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Peugeot Rifter?

Vauxhall Zafira Life

Peugeot Rifter

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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 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12171 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot Rifter manages with 5.60 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Peugeot Rifter: with 18.30 kWh per 100 km, it’s noticeable more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 24.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 6.40 kWh.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs minimal better – achieving up to 347 km, about 8 km more than the Peugeot Rifter.

Rifter

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.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Zafira Life has a evident 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 minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 10.60 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 10.80 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs slight better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Peugeot Rifter tops out at 184 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Zafira Life pulls evident stronger with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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 to a small extent more seating capacity – 8 vs 7.

In curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is evident lighter – 1561 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 392 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers clearly more room – 1050 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 1050 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs distinct better – up to 4900 L, which is about 1400 L more than the Peugeot Rifter.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life somewhat takes the win – 914 kg compared to 814 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter comes out ahead with a more balanced overall result 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.

Vauxhall Zafira Life
Peugeot Rifter

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Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.6 - 6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.3 - 19.1 kWh
  • Electric Range : 328 - 339 km

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 Rifter

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The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
36000 - 53200 £
Price
23800 - 36600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 19.1 kWh
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Electric Range
328 - 339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 186 g/km
co2
0 - 158 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
8
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
1561 - 1941 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1050 L
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Length
4405 - 4755 mm
Width
2010 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1818 - 1837 mm
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Max trunk capacity
3000 - 3500 L
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
489 - 814 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
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 184 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E, F
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Zafira Life have?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.