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Vauxhall Combo vs VW Grand California comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (22,900 £ vs 70,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Combo or VW Grand California?

Vauxhall Combo vs VW Grand California: Key differences

Vauxhall Combo

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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VW Grand California

  • noticeably more power
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Combo is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the VW Grand California costs 70,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,359 £.

Grand California

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 Grand California offers noticeably more power – delivering 163 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

Combo

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: Vauxhall Combo offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo is clearly lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 3,052 kg. The difference is around 1,547 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Combo offers considerably more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 1,050 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo carries noticeably more – 695 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 247 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Combo is clearly superior overall 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 £22,900
Combo

Vauxhall Combo

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 5.8 L/100km
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VW Grand California

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Vauxhall Combo
VW Grand California

Costs and Consumption
Price
22,900 - 28,000 £
Price
70,200 - 77,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
141 - 151 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,644 kg
Curb weight
3,052 - 3,354 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
5,986 - 6,836 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
2,040 mm
Height
-
Height
2,839 - 2,971 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
544 - 695 kg
Payload
146 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
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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