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Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs VW Amarok comparison

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?

Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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VW Amarok

  • clearly more power
  • clearly 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 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.

Amarok

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 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.

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £43,200
Amarok

VW Amarok

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Vauxhall Combo Cargo
VW Amarok

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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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VW Amarok

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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Vauxhall Combo Cargo
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 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
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
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Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
645 - 781 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General

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