Compare performance (286 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Vauxhall Combo?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Vauxhall Combo is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,384 £.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers significantly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Combo is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 11.3 s, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter takes 13.4 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.
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: Vauxhall Combo offers more seats – 7 vs 6.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo is noticeably lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 1,893 kg. The difference is around 388 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers clearly more capacity – up to 6,800 L, about 4,107 L more than the Vauxhall Combo.
When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter carries significantly more – 1,332 kg compared to 695 kg. That’s a difference of about 637 kg.
The Ford Transit Custom Transporter stands well ahead of its rival 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.
The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.
detailsThe Opel Combo is a hardworking and surprisingly polished small van that blends van-like practicality with car-like comfort, making it a sensible choice for families and tradespeople who need versatility without fuss. It may not grab attention on the style front, but clever packaging and a levelheaded approach mean you spend more time getting things done and less time worrying about compromise.
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Price
36,300 - 77,400 £
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Price
22,900 - 36,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 18.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
333 - 345 km
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Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Seats
3 - 6
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
4
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
1,893 - 2,122 kg
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Curb weight
1,505 - 1,922 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
0 - 1,050 L
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Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
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Length
4,410 - 4,760 mm
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Width
2,032 mm
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Width
1,848 mm
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Height
1,958 - 1,959 mm
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Height
1,812 - 1,818 mm
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Max trunk capacity
5,800 - 6,800 L
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Max trunk capacity
2,126 - 2,693 L
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Payload
802 - 1,332 kg
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Payload
430 - 695 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
135 km/h
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Torque
310 - 630 Nm
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Vauxhall
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