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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW Transporter Bus - Differences and prices compared

Q: What is the maximum horsepower of the Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Up to 180 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the Vauxhall Zafira Life according to the manufacturer?

On average, the Vauxhall Zafira Life consumes 7.10 L.

Q: How much electricity does the Vauxhall Zafira Life use per 100 km?

Average electricity consumption is 24.70 kWh.

Q: What is the Vauxhall Zafira Life’s maximum WLTP range?

Depending on equipment, the WLTP range reaches up to 347 km.

Q: What are the dimensions of the Vauxhall Zafira Life?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life measures 4981 mm long, 2010 mm wide and 1890 mm high.

Q: What drive types are available for the VW Transporter Bus?

The VW Transporter Bus is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

Q: How powerful is the VW Transporter Bus's engine?

Depending on the version, the VW Transporter Bus delivers up to 286 HP.

Q: How much fuel does the VW Transporter Bus use?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 0.80 L.

Q: What is the VW Transporter Bus’s energy consumption?

Average electricity consumption is 22.40 kWh.

Compare performance (180 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (36000 £ vs 41500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or VW Transporter Bus?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Zafira Life has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £, while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41500 £. That’s a price difference of around 5487 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Transporter Bus manages with 0.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 6.30 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW Transporter Bus: with 22.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s somewhat more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 24.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.30 kWh.

As for range, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 347 km, about 23 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

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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 VW Transporter Bus has a evident edge – offering 286 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Transporter Bus performs minimal better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Transporter Bus pulls slight stronger with 415 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is barely noticeable lighter – 1953 kg compared to 1998 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers decisively more room – 763 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 763 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs to a small extent better – up to 4900 L, which is about 895 L more than the VW Transporter Bus.

When it comes to payload, VW Transporter Bus distinct takes the win – 1143 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 229 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Transporter Bus proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Transporter Bus is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Transporter Bus

Price : 41500 - 85100 £
Body Type : Bus
Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail : Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 9.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh
Electric Range : 87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity : 11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Seats : 4 - 8
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 7.4 - 16.9 s
Model Year : 2024 - 2025
Max Speed : 112 - 200 km/h
Torque : 310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 4 - 5
Model : Transporter
Modell : T7 Caravelle kurz 2.0 TDI, T7 Caravelle lang 2.0 TDI, T7 Multivan 2.0 TDI SCR, T7 Multivan 2.0 TSI OPF, T7 Multivan lang 2.0 TDI SCR, T7 Multivan lang 2.0 TSI OPF, T7 California 2.0 TDI SCR, T7 California 2.0 TSI OPF, T7 Kombi kurz 2.5 eHybrid, T7 Kombi kurz 2.0 TDI, T7 Kombi lang 2.5 eHybrid, T7 Kombi lang 2.0 TDI, T7 California 1.5 eHybrid OPF, T7 e-Caravelle kurz, T7 e-Caravelle lang, T7 e-Kombi kurz, T7 e-Kombi lang, T7 Multivan 1.5 eHybrid OPF, T7 Multivan lang 1.5 eHybrid OPF
CO2 Efficiency Class : G, F, B, A
Trim Level : Automatik, Life, Life 4MOTION Automatik, DSG, Edition DSG, Life DSG, Beach Camper DSG, Beach DSG, Beach Tour DSG, Coast DSG, Ocean DSG, 4MOTION Automatik, Life Automatik, Style, Style 4MOTION Automatik, Style Automatik, GOAL DSG, Style DSG, Edition, PanAmericana, CVT-Automatik, PanAmericana Automatik, Beach Tour 4MOTION DSG, Beach Camper 4MOTION DSG, Coast 4MOTION DSG, Ocean 4MOTION DSG, Edition Automatik, Edition 4MOTION Automatik, PanAmericana 4MOTION Automatik, PanAmericana CVT-Automatik, 4MOTION DSG, Life 4MOTION DSG, Edition 4MOTION DSG, GOAL 4MOTION DSG, Style 4MOTION DSG
Power kW : 81 - 210 kW
co2 : 0 - 229 g/km
Engine capacity : 1498 - 2488 cm3
Curb weight : 1998 - 2620 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 45 - 60 L
Trunk capacity : 0 - 763 L
Length : 4973 - 5450 mm
Width : 1941 - 2032 mm
Height : 1907 - 1997 mm
Brand : VW
Max trunk capacity : 3672 - 4005 L
Payload : 330 - 1143 kg

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Costs and Consumption
Price 36000 - 53200 £	Price 41500 - 85100 £
Consumption L/100km 7.10 L	Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km 24.7 - 24.8 kWh	Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh
Electric Range 220 - 347 km	Electric Range 87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity 11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2 0 - 186 g/km	co2 0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 70 L	Fuel tank capacity 45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Bus	Body Type Bus
Seats 8	Seats 4 - 8
Doors 5	Doors 4 - 5
Curb weight 1953 - 2240 kg	Curb weight 1998 - 2620 kg
Trunk capacity 0 L	Trunk capacity 0 - 763 L
Length 4981 - 5331 mm	Length 4973 - 5450 mm
Width 2010 mm	Width 1941 - 2032 mm
Height 1890 mm	Height 1907 - 1997 mm
Max trunk capacity 4200 - 4900 L	Max trunk capacity 3672 - 4005 L
Payload 850 - 914 kg	Payload 330 - 1143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Electric, Diesel	Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 136 - 180 HP	Power HP 110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.6 - 14.3 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed 130 - 185 km/h	Max Speed 112 - 200 km/h
Torque 260 - 400 Nm	Torque 310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 100 - 132 kW	Power kW 81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity 2184 cm3	Engine capacity 1498 - 2488 cm3