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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Peugeot Traveller comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 34,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Peugeot Traveller?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Peugeot Traveller: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Peugeot Traveller

  • only slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Zafira Life

Opel Zafira Life vs Peugeot Traveller: A Clash of Modern Transport Titans

The world of passenger transport vehicles has seen significant advancements with the introduction of two strong contenders: the Opel Zafira Life and the Peugeot Traveller. Both claim the spotlight in the minibus segment, offering unique abilities for varying customer needs. Let's dive into the details and see how they stack up against each other in terms of technical specifications and innovations.

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Powertrain and Efficiency

The Opel Zafira Life is an all-electric vehicle, powered by a 100 kW motor delivering 136 HP and 260 Nm of torque to the front wheels. It operates with a reduction gearbox, emphasizing smooth transitions. The Zafira Life boasts an electric range between 220 km and 347 km, with an energy consumption rate averaging between 24.6 and 24.9 kWh/100km, aligning it comfortably in the CO2 Efficiency Class A with zero CO2 emissions.

On the other hand, the Peugeot Traveller offers more versatility in engine options with both diesel and electric variants. The electric model parallels the Zafira Life with a 136 HP motor and a top speed of 130 km/h. The diesel version, however, ups the ante with a 177 HP engine featuring a 1997 cm3 four-cylinder configuration, producing 400 Nm torque. This option achieves a fuel consumption of 7.3 to 7.5 L/100km. In electric mode, the Traveller offers a range from 217 km to 351 km, with consumption ranging between 24.3 and 25 kWh/100km.

Zafira Life

Performance and Capacity

In terms of acceleration, the Zafira Life reaches 0-100km/h in approximately 13.1 to 14.3 seconds. It has been designed to comfortably seat eight passengers, with no dedicated trunk capacity, yet it supports a payload between 925 and 989 kg.

The Traveller features a faster 0-100km/h acceleration, particularly in its diesel form, clocking in at 10.6 seconds. This vehicle also seats eight passengers but offers a spacious trunk space from 1624 to 2011 liters and a payload capacity between 850 and 914 kg, proving advantageous for those needing extra storage.

Traveller

Dimensions and Comfort

In terms of size, the Opel Zafira Life measures between 4981 mm and 5331 mm in length, 2010 mm in width, and a height of 1890 mm. It brings a modern and sleek design suitable for families and business-related transportations alike.

Meanwhile, the Peugeot Traveller slightly edges in size with lengths from 4983 mm to 5333 mm, while sporting a slightly narrower width at 1920 mm. The height is consistent at 1890 mm, contributing to its aerodynamic shape that negates the conventional bulkiness associated with minibuses.

Zafira Life

Concluding Thoughts

Choosing between the Opel Zafira Life and the Peugeot Traveller boils down to one’s specific needs. If you're seeking a pure electric ride with straightforward functionality and environmental efficiency, the Zafira Life stands as a commendable choice. Meanwhile, the Traveller offers flexible options for those needing powerful diesel performance or comparable electric efficacy combined with significant cargo space.

Both models, representing the forefront of their respective brands, highlight the direction in which modern passenger transport is heading—efficient, versatile, and designed to adapt to diverse consumer requirements within the ever-evolving automotive landscape.

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

Zafira Life

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Peugeot Traveller is only slightly cheaper – starting at 34,800 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,166 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Traveller uses 7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Traveller

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 8 people.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 1,953 kg.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 883 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Traveller sits just 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 £34,800
Traveller

Peugeot Traveller

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7 - 7.1 L/100km
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Peugeot Traveller

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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 Traveller

The Peugeot Traveller is a roomy, refined people‑carrier that dresses up everyday practicality with an unexpectedly classy interior. Perfect for family getaways or executive shuttles, it pairs flexible seating and clever storage with a calm, composed ride — useful, sensible, and quietly likeable.

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Peugeot Traveller

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
34,800 - 42,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
186 g/km
co2
183 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
877 - 883 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
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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
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Peugeot
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