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Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (27,100 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Combo Cargo or VW Transporter Transporter?

Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • noticeably more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Combo Cargo

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Combo Cargo is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the VW Transporter Transporter costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,383 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo uses 5.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo is noticeably more efficient: consuming 17.4 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 4.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 23 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

Transporter Transporter

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 Transporter Transporter offers considerably more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Transporter is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is markedly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,872 kg. The difference is around 501 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries markedly more – 1,259 kg compared to 781 kg. That’s a difference of about 478 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 56 - 331 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
645 - 781 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Combo Cargo have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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