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

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General Info

While the Citroën e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh (2024-…) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. The Opel Zafira Electric Life S 50 kWh (2020-2021) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Minivan.

Property Opel Zafira Electric Life S 50 kWh Citroën e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh
Years of Production 2020-2021 2024-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture France UK
Body Style Minivan Minivan
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 4.8 5.8

Range and Efficiency

The Citroën e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Opel Zafira Electric Life S 50 kWh (2020-2021).

Property Opel Zafira Electric Life S 50 kWh Citroën e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh
Range (WLTP) 143 mi 211 mi
Range (GCC) 122 mi 183 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 50 kWh 52 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 46.3 kWh 50 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 38 kWh/100 mi 27.3 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.63 mi/kWh 3.66 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 3.1 5.9

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 Zafira Electric Life S 50 kWh Citroën e-Berlingo XL 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 4.4

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 Zafira Electric Life S 50 kWh Citroën e-Berlingo XL 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 10.4 s 11.3 s
Top Speed 81 mph 82 mph
Performance Score 2.3 2.1

Dimensions

The Citroën e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh (2024-…) has a longer body, while the Opel Zafira Electric Life S 50 kWh (2020-2021) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Opel Zafira Electric Life S 50 kWh Citroën e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh
Length 181.5 in 187.1 in
Width (with Mirrors) 86.8 in 83 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 75.6 in 75.6 in
Height 74.8 in 71.4 in
Wheelbase 115.2 in 117.1 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 Citroën e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh (2024-…).

Property Opel Zafira Electric Life S 50 kWh Citroën e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh
Number of Seats 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 7
Curb Weight 4259 lb 4147 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) - Cargo Volume (Trunk) 37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 74.2 ft3 123.6 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 2205 lb 1653 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.8 8.3
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