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Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (27,100 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Combo Cargo or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • moderately cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • slightly more efficient
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Combo Cargo

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 moderately cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 31,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,230 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo uses 5.2 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

MX-5 Coupe

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 Vauxhall Combo Cargo offers very slightly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo delivers significantly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 148 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,371 kg. The difference is around 257 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries clearly more – 781 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 615 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Combo Cargo is far ahead overall 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
645 - 781 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Combo Cargo have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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