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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo comparison

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?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • significantly more power

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

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

Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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 £.

Combo Cargo

Engine and Performance:

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.

Transit Custom Transporter

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £36,300
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Vauxhall Combo Cargo

Costs and Consumption

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

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.

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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 Custom Transporter
Vauxhall Combo Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,300 - 77,400 £
Price
22,400 - 34,800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
2 - 6
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,893 - 2,122 kg
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
4,401 - 4,751 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,958 - 1,959 mm
Height
1,820 - 1,825 mm
Max trunk capacity
5,800 - 6,800 L
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 3,900 L
Payload
802 - 1,332 kg
Payload
611 - 991 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
Torque
310 - 630 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Vauxhall
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