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Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 38,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Combo Cargo or Renault Trafic Bus?

Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly lighter

Renault Trafic Bus

  • a bit more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,799 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo uses 5.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Trafic Bus

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 Renault Trafic Bus offers a bit more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Bus is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo is barely faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Bus tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 9 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 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.

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is clearly lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 702 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Bus offers barely more capacity – up to 4,000 L, about 100 L more than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries barely more – 991 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Combo Cargo holds a decisive 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 £22,400
Combo Cargo

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 354 km
Vauxhall Combo Cargo
Renault Trafic Bus

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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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Vauxhall Combo Cargo
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,400 - 34,800 £
Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 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
175 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 6
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,401 - 4,751 mm
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,820 - 1,825 mm
Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Renault
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