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Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (27,100 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Combo Cargo or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is marginally cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo costs 27,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,155 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Octavia Limousine

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 Skoda Octavia Limousine offers clearly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers a bit more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Skoda Octavia Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is very slightly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,371 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries noticeably more – 781 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 236 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine stands well ahead of its rival 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 £25,000
Octavia Limousine

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Vauxhall Combo Cargo
Skoda Octavia Limousine

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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Skoda Octavia Limousine

The Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.

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Vauxhall Combo Cargo
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 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
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
645 - 781 kg
Payload
503 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Skoda
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