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Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs VW Taigo comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (27,100 £ vs 19,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Combo Cargo or VW Taigo?

Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs VW Taigo: Key differences

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • very slightly more efficient
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VW Taigo

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Combo Cargo

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Taigo is visibly cheaper – starting at 19,900 £ , while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo costs 27,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,212 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo uses 5.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Taigo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Taigo 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 VW Taigo is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo delivers moderately more torque with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, VW Taigo is somewhat lighter – 1,229 kg compared to 1,371 kg. The difference is around 142 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries significantly more – 781 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 324 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Taigo is narrowly 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 £19,900
Taigo

VW Taigo

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
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Reviews VW Taigo

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Taiger
25 Jun 2026, 18:04:38

Good enough for four stars, not stellar but ok for VW

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Volker
15 Jun 2026, 09:53:01

Great car for city and short-distance driving. Solid interior and chic design. Even the 95 hp version is adequately powered.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Price
19,900 - 31,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Curb weight
1,229 - 1,302 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,757 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
645 - 781 kg
Payload
448 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Combo Cargo have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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