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Jeep Compass vs Vauxhall Combo Life
Selected trimAltitudeChange trim285 mi · 74 kWh · £36,999
Selected trimDesignChange trim211 mi · 52 kWh · £32,340
At a glance
In this comparison, Jeep Compass leads on family practicality and charging speed, while the Vauxhall Combo Life leads on city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Jeep Compass if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Vauxhall Combo Life if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Jeep Compass leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Jeep
6.6
Vauxhall
6.7
Too close to call
FamilyJeep
Jeep
7.1
Vauxhall
5.4
ChargingJeep
Jeep
4.3
Vauxhall
3.8
City DrivingVauxhall
Jeep
4.1
Vauxhall
4.8
What each car does better
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Key specifications
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| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £36,999 | £32,340 (better) |
| Official range | 285 miles (better) | 211 miles |
| Boot space | 550 L | 775 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 35 min | 30 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 11.7 sec |
Size Comparison
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Jeep Compass
Vauxhall Combo Life
Length
Jeep Compass4,550mm
Vauxhall Combo Life4,410mm-140mm
Width
Jeep Compass1,900mm-21mm
Vauxhall Combo Life1,921mm
Height
Jeep Compass1,700mm-112mm
Vauxhall Combo Life1,812mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,550 mm | 4,410 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm (better) | 1,921 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,107 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm | 1,812 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 10.8 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare (better) | 479 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 550 L | 775 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 2130 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 0 kg |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Jeep Compass Altitude |  Vauxhall Combo Life Design |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.55m | 4.41m-140mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.92m+21mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.11m |
| Height | 1.70m | 1.81m+112mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.80m | 2.79m-15mm |
| Ground Clearance | 200mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 550L | 775L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 2130L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 10.8m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,115kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 74kWh (better) | 52kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 285 mi (better) | 211 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW (better) | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £36,999 | £32,340 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £35,499 (-£1,500) | £30,840 (-£1,500) (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | MPV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 285 miles (better) | 211 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 193 miles (better) | 131 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 35 min | 30 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 7.4 kW |
| Energy consumption | 189 Wh/km (better) | 195 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 74 kWh (better) | 52 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 11.7 sec |
| Power | 155 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Torque | 345 Nm (better) | 270 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
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Jeep Compass
Altitude
Vauxhall Combo Life
Design
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Jeep Compass Altitude
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist66%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Vauxhall Combo Life Design
Tested 2018
Adult Occupant91%
Child Occupant81%
Vulnerable Road Users58%
Safety Assist68%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Jeep Compass
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Vauxhall Combo Life
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Jeep Compass worth the extra £4,659 over the Vauxhall Combo Life?
The Jeep Compass costs £4,659 more than the Vauxhall Combo Life. For that premium it adds 74 miles more WLTP range, 60 kW faster peak rapid charging and 55 kW more power. The Vauxhall Combo Life is not just cheaper - it also offers 225 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Jeep Compass comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Jeep Compass or the Vauxhall Combo Life?
The Vauxhall Combo Life is £4,659 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £208 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Vauxhall Combo Life comes out roughly £4,619 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Jeep Compass and Vauxhall Combo Life like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 193 miles for the Jeep Compass and 131 miles for the Vauxhall Combo Life - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Jeep Compass goes roughly 62 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 30-35 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Jeep Compass or the Vauxhall Combo Life?
The two are within 21 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 500 mm of total clearance for the Jeep Compass and about 479 mm of total clearance for the Vauxhall Combo Life.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Jeep Compass or the Vauxhall Combo Life?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Jeep Compass and 84% for the Vauxhall Combo Life. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .