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Vauxhall Combo vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (22,900 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Combo or VW Golf Variant?

Vauxhall Combo vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Vauxhall Combo

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more trunk space
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VW Golf Variant

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Combo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Combo is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the VW Golf Variant costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,970 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

Golf Variant

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 Golf Variant offers clearly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers slightly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Combo

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Combo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is somewhat lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,505 kg. The difference is around 139 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Combo offers considerably more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 611 L. That’s a difference of about 439 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo carries visibly more – 695 kg compared to 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 148 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant comes out clearly 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 £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 7 L/100km
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Vauxhall Combo
VW Golf Variant

Costs and Consumption
Price
22,900 - 28,000 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
141 - 151 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,644 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
544 - 695 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Combo have?

The Vauxhall Combo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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