USA EV Comparison: Opel Combo Electric Life XL 50 kWh vs Zafira-e S 50 kWh

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General Info

Both vehicles have been discontinued and were never available for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Minivan.

Property Opel Combo Electric Life XL 50 kWh Opel Zafira Electric Life S 50 kWh
Years of Production 2021-2024 2020-2021
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Spain France
Body Style Minivan Minivan
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 5.2 4.8

Range and Efficiency

Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Opel Combo Electric Life XL 50 kWh (2021-2024) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.

Property Opel Combo Electric Life XL 50 kWh Opel Zafira Electric Life S 50 kWh
Range (WLTP) 177 mi 143 mi
Range (GCC) 145 mi 122 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 50 kWh 50 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 46.3 kWh 46.3 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 31.9 kWh/100 mi 38 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.13 mi/kWh 2.63 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 4.4 3.1

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 100 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.4 kW.

Property Opel Combo Electric Life XL 50 kWh Opel Zafira Electric Life S 50 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.4 kW 7.4 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 100 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4.3 4.3

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Opel Zafira Electric Life S 50 kWh (2020-2021) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Opel Combo Electric Life XL 50 kWh Opel Zafira Electric Life S 50 kWh
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 100 kW 100 kW
Motor Power (hp) 134 hp 134 hp
Motor Torque 192 lb-ft 192 lb-ft
0-60 mph 11.3 s 10.4 s
Top Speed 84 mph 81 mph
Performance Score 2.2 2.3

Dimensions

The Opel Combo Electric Life XL 50 kWh (2021-2024) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Opel Zafira Electric Life S 50 kWh (2020-2021).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Opel Combo Electric Life XL 50 kWh Opel Zafira Electric Life S 50 kWh
Length 187.1 in 181.5 in
Width (with Mirrors) 83 in 86.8 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 75.6 in 75.6 in
Height 74 in 74.8 in
Wheelbase 117.2 in 115.2 in

Cargo and Towing

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The Opel Zafira Electric Life S 50 kWh (2020-2021) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Opel Combo Electric Life XL 50 kWh (2021-2024).

Property Opel Combo Electric Life XL 50 kWh Opel Zafira Electric Life S 50 kWh
Number of Seats 5, 7 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Curb Weight 3997 lb 4259 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 28.5 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Trunk)
Cargo Volume (Max) 95.1 ft3 74.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1653 lb 2205 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 8.3 7.8
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