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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Polestar 2?

Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Polestar 2

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Zafira Life

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Zafira Life is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,171 £.

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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.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 2 offers clearly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 296 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers significantly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

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, Vauxhall Zafira Life is only slightly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 116 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries significantly more – 883 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 462 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 is decisively ahead 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.

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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 299 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 568 - 659 km
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Polestar 2

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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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Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 is a crisp, Scandinavian-styled electric liftback that pairs minimalist luxury with a focused, driver's attitude. It feels agile and composed whether you’re commuting or heading out for the weekend, with a tech-forward cabin and enough personality to make everyday driving a bit more fun.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
186 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
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Length
4,606 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
412 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Polestar
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