Head to head
Land Rover Discovery vs Vauxhall Zafira
The Land Rover Discovery is a seven-seat suv. The Vauxhall Zafira is a seven-seat mpv.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Land Rover Discovery | Vauxhall Zafira | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5, 7, or commercial van versions | 7 (Flex7 folding seat system) |
| Engines | 3.0-litre V6 petrol, 3.0-litre I6 or 2.0-litre diesel | - |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | - |
| Construction | aluminium unitary body, up to 480kg lighter than predecessor | - |
Sources: Land Rover Discovery, Vauxhall Zafira. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Discovery if...
Land Rover's mainstream seven-seat SUV, built for family and outdoor use with real off-road ability. Vendors sometimes list it under the separate 'Range Rover' name, though it is properly part of the Land Rover Discovery line.
Listed by
- Starr Luxury Cars - London
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 and the Vauxhall Zafira?
The Land Rover Discovery is a seven-seat SUV; the Vauxhall Zafira is a seven-seat MPV.
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