Vauxhall Combo Life first generation

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
| Specification | Wikipedia |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,400–4,750 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,780–2,970 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 test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 88.1% (87.1–89.1) | 92.2% | 3,823 |
| 4–5 years | 89.0% (87.6–90.2) | 91.0% | 2,263 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 23.8% | 21.9% |
| Brakes | 13.4% | 12.5% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 12.4% | 5.9% |
| Lights and electrics | 6.7% | 4.4% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 1.8% | 0.8% |
| Suspension | 1.2% | 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 version | Engine | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2020 | 1.5 L | Diesel | 110–113 g/km | 8,074 |
| 2019–2020 | 1.2 L | Petrol | 122–124 g/km | 6,312 |
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 version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric 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 trims | Electric motor | 100 kW (136 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 17.4–21.7 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 289–354 km |
| 2025–2026Electric 50kWh · Electric 50kWh (VL) | Electric motor | 100 kW (136 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 17.4 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 352 km |
| 2025–2026Design 1.5 D 100 M6 5 seat M (WAV) · Design 1.5 D 100 M6 7 seat XL (WAV) | 1.5 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.2–6.1 L/100 km WLTP | 135–160 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 L | 96 kW (131 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.5–6.5 L/100 km WLTP | 143–170 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 trim | Electric motor | 136 kW (185 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 21.7 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 289 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 trim | Electric motor | 136 kW (185 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 17.4 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 354 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 L | 102 kW (139 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km WLTP | 135 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 L | 102 kW (139 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km WLTP | 160 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 L | 131 kW (178 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.5 L/100 km WLTP | 143 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 L | 131 kW (178 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.5 L/100 km WLTP | 170 g/km | – |
| 2018Energy 1.5 Turbo D 100PS 5 seat | 1.5 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 113 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.





