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Ford Ranger vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 27,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Vauxhall Combo Cargo?

Ford Ranger vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Combo Cargo is considerably cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,307 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo offers considerably more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 312 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Combo Cargo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Ranger offers clearly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 145 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers substantially more torque with 697 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 397 Nm more.

Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Ford Ranger offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is substantially lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 1,034 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries noticeably more – 989 kg compared to 781 kg. That’s a difference of about 208 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 42 km
Ford Ranger
Vauxhall Combo Cargo

Costs and Consumption

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

The Opel Combo Cargo is a pragmatic workhorse that pairs sensible practicality with surprisingly car-like manners, making it a smart choice for small businesses and weekend DIYers. With clever storage, easy access and a calm cabin that keeps the focus on the job, it turns daily deliveries and errands into something almost enjoyable.

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Ford Ranger
Vauxhall Combo Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
645 - 781 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Vauxhall
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