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Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (27,100 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Combo Cargo or Renault Express?

Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs Renault Express: Key differences

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • markedly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Express

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  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • barely 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 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.

Renault Express is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo costs 27,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,007 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Express uses 4.6 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Express

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 Vauxhall Combo Cargo offers markedly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.2 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 60 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, Renault Express is barely lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,371 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries moderately more – 781 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Combo Cargo 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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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
Vauxhall Combo Cargo
Renault Express

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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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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Vauxhall Combo Cargo
Renault Express

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 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
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
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Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Payload
645 - 781 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Renault
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