Compare performance (239 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 24800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Vauxhall Combo?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Vauxhall Combo has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24800 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5314 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sportage manages with 5 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo with 5.50 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.
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 Kia Sportage has a decisively edge – offering 239 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Vauxhall Combo takes 11.30 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs slight better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Vauxhall Combo tops out at 184 km/h. The difference is around 19 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls minimal stronger with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Vauxhall Combo offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Vauxhall Combo is minimal lighter – 1530 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 22 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Combo offers clearly perceptible more room – 850 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 263 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Combo performs distinct better – up to 2693 L, which is about 917 L more than the Kia Sportage.
When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Combo evident takes the win – 840 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 260 kg.
The Vauxhall Combo proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Combo is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
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
30200 - 43900 £
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Price
24800 - 36500 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 18.8 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
333 - 345 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
132 - 180 g/km
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
53 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
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Curb weight
1530 - 1922 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
597 - 850 L
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Length
4540 mm
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Length
4410 - 4760 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Height
1645 mm
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Height
1812 - 1818 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
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Max trunk capacity
2126 - 2693 L
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Payload
543 - 580 kg
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Payload
430 - 840 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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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, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 239 HP
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.30 s
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Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
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Max Speed
135 - 184 km/h
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Torque
250 - 320 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
100 - 176 kW
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Vauxhall
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The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.