Compare performance (136 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (27,100 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Combo Cargo or VW Amarok?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Vauxhall Combo Cargo is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,105 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.
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 VW Amarok offers clearly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Amarok is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers substantially more torque with 600 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: VW Amarok offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is substantially lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 891 kg.
When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries markedly more – 983 kg compared to 781 kg. That’s a difference of about 202 kg.
The VW Amarok comes out modestly ahead 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.
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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The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.
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Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
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Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
354 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
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co2
226 - 270 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Pickup
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
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Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
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Length
5,350 mm
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Width
1,848 mm
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Width
1,910 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
645 - 781 kg
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Payload
883 - 983 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Power HP
170 - 240 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
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Torque
405 - 600 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Power kW
125 - 177 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
VW
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