Vauxhall Combo Life first generation

Vauxhall Combo Life first generation
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The Vauxhall Combo Life first generation (since 2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 13 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Model codes: K9 · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,400–4,750 mm
Wheelbase2,780–2,970 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years88.1% (87.1–89.1)92.2%3,823
4–5 years89.0% (87.6–90.2)91.0%2,263

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres23.8%21.9%
Brakes13.4%12.5%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)12.4%5.9%
Lights and electrics6.7%4.4%
Body, chassis and structure1.8%0.8%
Suspension1.2%3.3%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 13 versions of the Vauxhall Combo Life first generation

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European Union 2 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEngineFuelCO₂EU registrations
2018–20201.5 LDiesel110–113 g/km8,074
2019–20201.2 LPetrol122–124 g/km6,312

United Kingdom 11 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2025–2026Ultimate Electric (136PS) auto � 50kWh battery · Design Electric (136PS) auto � 50kWh battery · XL Ultimate Electric (136PS) auto � 50kWh battery (5 Seat) and 3 more trimsElectric motor100 kW (136 PS)ElectricAutomatic17.4–21.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km289–354 km
2025–2026Electric 50kWh · Electric 50kWh (VL)Electric motor100 kW (136 PS)ElectricAutomatic17.4 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km352 km
2025–2026Design 1.5 D 100 M6 5 seat M (WAV) · Design 1.5 D 100 M6 7 seat XL (WAV)1.5 L75 kW (102 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2–6.1 L/100 km WLTP135–160 g/km–
2025–2026Design 1.5 D 130 A8 5 seat M (WAV) · Design 1.5 D 130 A8 7 seat XL (WAV)1.5 L96 kW (131 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic5.5–6.5 L/100 km WLTP143–170 g/km–
2024Ultimate Electric (136PS) auto – 50kWh battery (VH) · Design Electric (136PS) auto – 50kWh battery (VH) · XL Ultimate Electric (136PS) auto – 50kWh battery (5 Seat) (VH) and 1 more trimElectric motor136 kW (185 PS)ElectricAutomatic21.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km289 km
2024Ultimate Electric (136PS) auto – 50kWh battery (VL) · Design Electric (136PS) auto – 50kWh battery (VL) · XL Ultimate Electric (136PS) auto – 50kWh battery (5 Seat) (VL) and 1 more trimElectric motor136 kW (185 PS)ElectricAutomatic17.4 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km354 km
2024Design 1.5 D 100 M6 5 seat M (WAV) (VL) · Design 1.5 D 100 M6 7 seat XL (WAV) (VL)1.5 L102 kW (139 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km WLTP135 g/km–
2024Design 1.5 D 100 M6 5 seat M (WAV) (VH) · Design 1.5 D 100 M6 7 seat XL (WAV) (VH)1.5 L102 kW (139 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.1 L/100 km WLTP160 g/km–
2024Design 1.5 D 130 A8 5 seat M (WAV) (VL) · Design 1.5 D 130 A8 7 seat XL (WAV) (VL)1.5 L131 kW (178 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km WLTP143 g/km–
2024Design 1.5 D 130 A8 5 seat M (WAV) (VH) · Design 1.5 D 130 A8 7 seat XL (WAV) (VH)1.5 L131 kW (178 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic6.5 L/100 km WLTP170 g/km–
2018Energy 1.5 Turbo D 100PS 5 seat1.5 L74 kW (100 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC113 g/km–

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.