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Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (27,100 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Combo Cargo or Lotus Emira?

Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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Lotus Emira

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Combo Cargo

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Combo Cargo is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,439 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo uses 5.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

Emira

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 Lotus Emira offers clearly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 270 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers clearly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is slightly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries substantially more – 781 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 551 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Combo Cargo 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 £27,100
Combo Cargo

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 354 km
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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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Vauxhall Combo Cargo
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
645 - 781 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Combo Cargo have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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