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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
568 - 659 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
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co2
186 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
8
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
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Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Length
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Length
4,606 mm
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Width
2,010 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Height
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Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
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Payload
412 - 421 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
180 HP
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Power HP
299 - 476 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
205 km/h
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Torque
400 Nm
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Torque
490 - 740 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
132 kW
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Power kW
220 - 350 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Polestar
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