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Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (27,100 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Combo Cargo or VW Caddy?

Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • marginally cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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VW Caddy

  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Combo Cargo is marginally cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the VW Caddy costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 627 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo offers significantly more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 233 km more than the VW Caddy.

Caddy

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 Caddy offers only slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 11.2 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy delivers barely more torque with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is slightly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 204 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries very slightly more – 781 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy 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 £27,800
Caddy

VW Caddy

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 121 km
Vauxhall Combo Cargo
VW Caddy

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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VW Caddy

The VW Caddy is the Swiss-army knife of compact vans — practical, surprisingly refined, and ready to swap a weekend adventure for a grocery run without breaking a sweat. It’s user-friendly, comfortable enough for daily driving, and sensible for buyers who want utility with a dash of style and no drama.

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Vauxhall Combo Cargo
VW Caddy

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
645 - 781 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

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