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Verdict
Grand monospace de 8 ou 9 places proposé en diesel et en électrique (Zafira-e Life). Les retours publiés sur la fiabilité de ce modèle manquent : aucune panne n'a pu être documentée avec des sources, et la fiabilité n'est pas notée. Les pages trouvées concernent les anciens Zafira, pas le Zafira Life.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Indicative prices
- €24,900 – €45,500
- Monthly cost
- €534
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 2.0 D 180 BVA.
1.5 D 120
Diesel · Manual · 120 hp · 6.2 L/100 km · 163 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2
Diesel 1.5 de 120 ch et 270 Nm, boîte manuelle, 9 places et 550 litres de coffre (fiche L'argus, L2 Business).
2.0 D 180 BVA
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Automatic · 177 hp · 7.3 L/100 km · 184 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2
Diesel 2.0 de 177 ch et 400 Nm, boîte automatique, 8 places et 640 litres de coffre (fiche L'argus, L2 Elegance).
Zafira-e Life 75 kWh
Electric · Automatic · 136 hp · Crit'Air green
Électrique de 136 ch (100 kW) et 260 Nm, batterie de 75 kWh, autonomie annoncée de 330 km, 9 places (fiche L'argus, M Business, commercialisée jusqu'en janvier 2024).
Market prices
€24,900 – €45,500
Indicative range: 2019 à 2026, médianes par année de 43 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoUncle (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices down 2% since the 28 October 2026 survey.
Valuation by year
Median of online listings per model year (years with at least 3 listings), collected on 29 October 2026.
| Year | Median value | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | €24,900 | 3 |
| 2022 | €30,889 | 5 |
| 2024 | €35,990 | 3 |
| 2025 | €45,500 | 3 |
| 2026 | €39,995 | 29 |
Detailed Opel Zafira Life I value: price by year and abroad →
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €24,900 – €45,500 (2019 to 2026) | €37,890 | — | — |
| Germany | €23,245 – €39,490 (2019 to 2026) | €31,990 | -16 % | 400 |
| Belgium | €21,000 – €43,900 (2020 to 2026) | €27,345 | — | 28 |
| Spain | €21,182 – €32,955 (2020 to 2025) | €27,719 | — | 23 |
| Italy | €23,025 – €40,600 (2020 to 2026) | €27,000 | — | 77 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 163 to 184 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Opel Zafira Life”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Recalls published in France (RappelConso)
- 13 January 2023 — La conduite de carburant peut entrer en contact avec la carrosserie et les pièces en plastique. Cela peut entraîner une fuite de carburant, de sorte que le véhicule perd le contact routier ou que d’autres usagers de la route à proximité du véhicule pourraient glisser, augmentant ainsi le risque d’accident. Official notice
- 23 September 2022 — Le frein arrière peut être défectueux, ce qui réduit les performances des freins de service, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident. Official notice
- 23 February 2022 — Le boulonnage de l’essieu arrière peut être défectueux. Cela peut entraîner une perte de stabilité de conduite, augmentant le risque d’accident. Official notice
- 17 November 2021 — Le mécanisme de verrouillage du siège peut ne pas s’engager. Cela peut augmenter le risque de blessure en cas d’accident. Official notice
- 29 October 2021 — Il y a un risque accru de fuite dans la conduite de carburant. Le carburant peut s’échapper et s’enflammer, ainsi que s’infiltrer dans la route, ce qui entraîne un risque pour le trafic. Official notice
Battery, range and charging
| Version | Battery | Range | 7.4 kW wallbox (0 to 100%) | Rapid charging (10 to 80%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zafira-e Life 75 kWh | 75 kWhstated | — | — | — |
Minimum times at the car's maximum accepted power, without losses or the slowdown near full. “—”: not found in our sources.
Battery warranty : Battery warranty not collected yet for this model: ask the seller or the manufacturer.
A 2019 Opel Zafira Life (7 years old) keeps about 84% of its original capacity on average: an average loss of 2.3% a year measured on more than 22,700 EVs, higher with a lot of rapid charging. Only a battery test gives a car's real figure. Geotab (new tab)
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €197 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €64 |
| Maintenance | €24 |
| Depreciation | €249 |
| Total per month | €534 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- Insurance: average for a closely related model (other generation or same platform).
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (diesel)€197
2.0 D 180 BVA version: combined consumption of 7.3 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.347 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
7.3 × 1.15 × 2.347 € × 10 = €197
Diesel price: French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€64
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€24
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€249
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
Opel Zafira Life I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire vérifier les rappels en cours avec le numéro de série chez un concessionnaire Opel.
- Vérifier le carnet d'entretien et les factures, en particulier sur le diesel.
- Sur l'électrique, demander un relevé de l'état de la batterie et l'autonomie réelle.
- Contrôler les portes coulissantes, les sièges et la modularité de l'habitacle.
- Tester la boîte automatique à froid et à chaud.
Questions to ask the seller
- Quel est l'historique d'entretien et à quel kilométrage les derniers entretiens ont-ils eu lieu ?
- Le véhicule a-t-il servi de taxi ou de navette (usage intensif) ?
- Sur l'électrique, avez-vous un relevé de l'état de la batterie ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Ford Tourneo Connect
III · since 2021
- Price
- €22,880 – €34,070
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Petrol
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Opel Zafira Tourer
C · 2011–2019
- Price
- €6,745 – €10,994
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Opel Zafira Life I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Combien de places a l'Opel Zafira Life ?
Les fiches L'argus indiquent 8 places pour la version 2.0 D 180 BVA, et 9 places pour le 1.5 D 120 et le Zafira-e Life 75 kWh.
Quel est le volume de coffre du Zafira Life ?
640 litres pour le 2.0 D 180 BVA L2 et 550 litres pour le 1.5 D 120 L2, selon L'argus ; la fiche du Zafira-e Life 75 kWh en annonce 1 556.
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