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Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (27,100 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Combo Cargo or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • clearly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Combo Cargo

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 27,100 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,582 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo is moderately more efficient: consuming 17.4 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers markedly more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 206 km more than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo.

ET5 Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 354 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is significantly 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 NIO ET5 Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 400 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.

Seats: NIO ET5 Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is considerably lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 894 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries substantially more – 781 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 316 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon is clearly superior 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.

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ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 km
Vauxhall Combo Cargo
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

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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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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Vauxhall Combo Cargo
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
645 - 781 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
NIO
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