Compare performance (180 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (36000 £ vs 38200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Renault Trafic Bus?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Vauxhall Zafira Life has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £, while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38200 £. That’s a price difference of around 2248 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Trafic Bus manages with 6.70 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.
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 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.
Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 10.60 s from 0 to 100 km/h.
In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs barely noticeable better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Bus tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Zafira Life pulls minimal stronger with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 9 vs 8.
In curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is minimal lighter – 1953 kg compared to 2031 kg. The difference is around 78 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs somewhat better – up to 4900 L, which is about 900 L more than the Renault Trafic Bus.
When it comes to payload, Renault Trafic Bus slight takes the win – 982 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.
The Vauxhall Zafira Life proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Zafira Life is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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 Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
36000 - 53200 £
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Price
38200 - 54400 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
220 - 347 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 186 g/km
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co2
175 - 189 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
8
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Seats
8 - 9
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
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Curb weight
2031 - 2352 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4981 - 5331 mm
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Length
5080 - 5480 mm
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Width
2010 mm
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Width
1956 mm
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Height
1890 mm
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Height
1973 - 1974 mm
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Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
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Max trunk capacity
3200 - 4000 L
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Payload
850 - 914 kg
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 180 HP
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
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Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
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Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
2184 cm3
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Engine capacity
1997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Renault
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The Vauxhall Zafira Life is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.