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Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (27,100 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Combo Cargo or VW Arteon?

Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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VW Arteon

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  • significantly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially 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 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.

Vauxhall Combo Cargo is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,149 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Arteon uses 5.1 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Arteon

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 Arteon offers significantly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Arteon delivers visibly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Arteon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is somewhat lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 236 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries markedly more – 781 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 212 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon 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.

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Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Vauxhall Combo Cargo
VW Arteon

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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 Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Vauxhall Combo Cargo
VW Arteon

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 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
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
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Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
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Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
645 - 781 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
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