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Nissan X-Trail vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo comparison

Compare performance (213 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 27,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan X-Trail or Vauxhall Combo Cargo?

Nissan X-Trail vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo: Key differences

Nissan X-Trail

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  • noticeably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • markedly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X-Trail

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Combo Cargo is markedly cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the Nissan X-Trail costs 34,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,025 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo uses 5.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Nissan X-Trail with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Combo Cargo

Engine and Performance:

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 Nissan X-Trail offers noticeably more power – delivering 213 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan X-Trail is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan X-Trail delivers considerably more torque with 525 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 225 Nm more.

X-Trail

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Nissan X-Trail offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is markedly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,668 kg. The difference is around 297 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries noticeably more – 781 kg compared to 574 kg. That’s a difference of about 207 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan X-Trail holds a narrow overall lead 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 £34,200
X-Trail

Nissan X-Trail

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 213 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Nissan X-Trail
Vauxhall Combo Cargo

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Nissan X-Trail

The Nissan X-Trail is a roomy, no-nonsense family SUV that mixes sensible practicality with a quietly modern look, making it an easy choice for busy lives and weekend escapes. It drives with calm confidence, delivers a comfortable ride and sensible tech, and won’t demand drama while doing the everyday heavy lifting.

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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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Nissan X-Trail
Vauxhall Combo Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 50,500 £
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
131 - 161 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,668 - 1,961 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Trunk capacity
177 - 585 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
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Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
432 - 574 kg
Payload
645 - 781 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 213 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 525 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 157 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Vauxhall
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