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Ford Transit Courier vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 27,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or Vauxhall Combo Cargo?

Ford Transit Courier vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • noticeably cheaper
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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • barely more efficient
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Courier

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Transit Courier is noticeably cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo costs 27,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,477 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo uses 5.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Ford Transit Courier with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo is only slightly more efficient: consuming 17.4 kWh/100km compared to 17.7 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Courier. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 29 km more than the Ford Transit Courier.

Combo Cargo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

Both models deliver identical power – 136 HP each.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo delivers barely more torque with 300 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Transit Courier

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Ford Transit Courier offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is barely lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,378 kg. The difference is around 7 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries slightly more – 781 kg compared to 701 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier is far ahead 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 £20,700
Transit Courier

Ford Transit Courier

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 325 km
Ford Transit Courier
Vauxhall Combo Cargo

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Ford Transit Courier

The Ford Transit Courier is a compact, city-friendly van that hides surprising practicality behind a neat, no-nonsense exterior. Ideal for small businesses and urban runs, it pairs easy maneuverability and clever load solutions with a colleague-friendly driving position — proof that you don't need a giant van to get big jobs done.

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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 Transit Courier
Vauxhall Combo Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
325 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 158 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
529 - 701 kg
Payload
645 - 781 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Vauxhall
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