Compare performance (130 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (22,900 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Combo or BMW 3 Series Touring?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Vauxhall Combo is significantly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,180 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.
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 BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Vauxhall Combo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo is only slightly lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Combo offers clearly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 550 L.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo carries noticeably more – 695 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.
The BMW 3 Series Touring 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.
The Opel Combo is a hardworking and surprisingly polished small van that blends van-like practicality with car-like comfort, making it a sensible choice for families and tradespeople who need versatility without fuss. It may not grab attention on the style front, but clever packaging and a levelheaded approach mean you spend more time getting things done and less time worrying about compromise.
detailsThe BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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Price
22,900 - 28,000 £
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
141 - 151 g/km
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,505 - 1,644 kg
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 - 1,050 L
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
544 - 695 kg
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 130 HP
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
75 - 96 kW
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
BMW
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