Head to head
Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) vs Vauxhall Zafira
The Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) is a seven-seat 4x4. The Vauxhall Zafira is a seven-seat mpv.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) | Vauxhall Zafira | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 | 7 (Flex7 folding seat system) |
| D300 engine | 3.0 litre, 300hp diesel, all-wheel drive, automatic | - |
| Boot volume | 258 litres (all seats up) to 2406 litres (all seats down) | - |
Sources: Land Rover Discovery (5th generation), Vauxhall Zafira. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Discovery (5th generation) if...
Land Rover's do-it-all seven-seat SUV, used by specialist hire firms for family trips, towing and rough-ground work alike. The D300 R-Dynamic HSE tested here is a well-equipped mid-range diesel spec.
Listed by
- Avis Prestige - London, South Kensington
Buy or hire the Zafira if...
A compact seven-seat MPV built around Vauxhall's Flex7 folding rear seats, used by private hire and family-oriented rental fleets needing more than five seats without moving up to a full-size van.
Listed by
- Harper commercials and Trailers - Worthing, Angmering
- V.I.P. by Atlan Motors - Specialists in MPV's & Jeep Wrangler's - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) and the Vauxhall Zafira?
The Land Rover Discovery (5th generation) is a seven-seat 4x4; the Vauxhall Zafira is a seven-seat MPV.
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