Compare performance (286 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Vauxhall Combo Cargo?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Vauxhall Combo Cargo is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,821 £.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
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 Cargo is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 11.2 s, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter takes 13.4 s. That’s about 2.2 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.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 6 people.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is clearly lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,893 kg. The difference is around 564 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers considerably more capacity – up to 6,800 L, about 2,900 L more than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo.
When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter carries visibly more – 1,332 kg compared to 991 kg. That’s a difference of about 341 kg.
The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is decisively ahead 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 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36,300 - 77,400 £
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Price
22,400 - 34,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
354 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 - 143 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
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Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
3 - 6
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Seats
2 - 6
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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
1,329 - 1,813 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
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Length
4,401 - 4,751 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
1,820 - 1,825 mm
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Max trunk capacity
5,800 - 6,800 L
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Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 3,900 L
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Payload
802 - 1,332 kg
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Payload
611 - 991 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction 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
11.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
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Torque
310 - 630 Nm
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 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
1,199 - 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 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Vauxhall
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