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Vauxhall Combo Life E Combo-e 50 kWh (136 Hp) 7 Seat
Overall Rating
Vauxhall Combo:
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Life E Overview:
Vauxhall Combo (Life E). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.7 s). The top speed reaches 135 km/h. A spacious vehicle designed to transport passengers comfortably, often with sliding doors. With seating for 7, it’s perfect for larger families.
Combo-e 50 kWh (136 Hp) 7 Seat Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides smooth and quiet electric power, ideal for family transport with instant acceleration and refined driving dynamics.
Fuel Economy
Benefits from the environmental advantages of electric propulsion and reduced running costs, perfect for urban families.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and highly versatile interior with 7-seat options
- • Excellent fuel economy, especially with diesel engines
- • Practical and family-friendly design
- • Availability of an all-electric Combo-e variant
- • Good value for money in the minivan segment
Cons:
- • Performance can be modest, particularly with lower-powered engines
- • Utilitarian interior styling and materials
- • Some engine noise noticeable in petrol and diesel models
- • Not the most stylish or dynamic vehicle in its class
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Life E: 2018 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Combo |
| Generation: | Life E |
| Modification (Engine): | Combo-e 50 kWh (136 Hp) 7 Seat |
| Start of production: | 2021 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | Minivan |
| Seats: | 7 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 135 km/h |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Max. weight: | 2387 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2126 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 571 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4403 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1921 mm mm [73mm more] |
| Height: | 1841 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2785 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2107 mm |
| Front overhang: | 892 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 726 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.0 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the front wheels. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 1 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 205/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Electric: | |
|---|---|
| Gross battery capacity: | 50 kWh |
| System power: | 136 Hp |
| All-electric range: | 280 km |
| Electric motor power: | 136 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque: | 260 Nm |
| Average Energy consumption: | 17.5-19.4 kWh/100 km |
| Electric motor location: | Front, Transverse |
| Average Energy consumption (WLTP): | 17.5-19.4 kWh/100 km |
| All-electric range (WLTP): | 280 km |
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