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Kia PV5 Passenger vs Vauxhall Combo Life
Selected trimDesignChange trim211 mi · 52 kWh · £32,340
At a glance
The Kia PV5 Passenger leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed, while the Vauxhall Combo Life counters with the lowest price.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Kia PV5 Passenger if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Kia PV5 Passenger leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Kia
6.6
Vauxhall
6.7
Too close to call
Motorway RangeKia
Kia
3.6
Vauxhall
1.7
FamilyKia
Kia
7.2
Vauxhall
5.4
ChargingKia
Kia
7
Vauxhall
3.8
Cost Per MileKia
Kia
3.6
Vauxhall
1
City Driving
Kia
5.2
Vauxhall
4.8
Too close to call
What each car does better
The measurable advantages behind each verdict - every claim carries its own evidence.
Key specifications
The essentials for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia PV5 PassengerEssential 51.5kWh 5-Seat | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £33,195 | £32,340 (better) |
| Official range | 196 miles | 211 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 1300 L (better) | 775 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 25 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 11.7 sec |
Size Comparison
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Kia PV5 Passenger
Vauxhall Combo Life
Length
Kia PV5 Passenger4,520mm
Vauxhall Combo Life4,410mm-110mm
Width
Kia PV5 Passenger1,912mm-9mm
Vauxhall Combo Life1,921mm
Height
Kia PV5 Passenger1,920mm
Vauxhall Combo Life1,812mm-108mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions and how each car fits into typical UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia PV5 PassengerEssential 51.5kWh 5-Seat | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,520 mm | 4,410 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,912 mm (better) | 1,921 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,107 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm | 1,812 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.8 m | 10.8 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 488 mm spare (better) | 479 mm spare |
People & luggage
Passenger capacity, child-seat provision, luggage space and towing.
| Measure | Kia PV5 PassengerEssential 51.5kWh 5-Seat | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 1300 L (better) | 775 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 2130 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 0 kg |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Kia PV5 Passenger Essential 51.5kWh 5-Seat |  Vauxhall Combo Life Design |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.52m | 4.41m-110mm |
| Width | 1.91m | 1.92m+9mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.11m |
| Height | 1.92m | 1.81m-108mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.06m | 2.79m-275mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 1300L (better) | 775L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 2130L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.8m | 10.8m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,060kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 51.5kWh | 52kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 196 mi | 211 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 150kW (better) | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £33,195 | £32,340 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £31,695 (-£1,500) | £30,840 (-£1,500) (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | MPV | MPV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Compare official and estimated range, charging performance, efficiency and batteries.
| Measure | Kia PV5 PassengerEssential 51.5kWh 5-Seat | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 196 miles | 211 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 163 miles (better) | 131 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 25 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 150 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 7.4 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 195 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 51.5 kWh | 52 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Acceleration, power and drivetrain for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia PV5 PassengerEssential 51.5kWh 5-Seat | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 11.7 sec |
| Power | 120 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 270 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
Aggregated road-test scores from the UK motoring press.
Kia PV5 Passenger
Essential 51.5kWh 5-Seat
Vauxhall Combo Life
Design
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; specifications above describe your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Compare with petrol or diesel
Purchase price, energy, road tax and maintenance against an ICE alternative.
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Cost per mile
Your cost per mile against petrol and diesel, for where you would charge.
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Test the effective monthly cost against list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Kia PV5 Passenger Essential 51.5kWh 5-Seat
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant83%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users64%
Safety Assist65%
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
Published battery warranty terms for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia PV5 PassengerEssential 51.5kWh 5-Seat | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Kia PV5 Passenger or the Vauxhall Combo Life?
The Vauxhall Combo Life is £855 cheaper to buy. The Kia PV5 Passenger is cheaper to charge, roughly £176 a year versus £216 for the Vauxhall Combo Life, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Vauxhall Combo Life comes out roughly £655 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Kia PV5 Passenger and Vauxhall Combo Life like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 163 miles for the Kia PV5 Passenger 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 Kia PV5 Passenger goes roughly 32 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 25-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia PV5 Passenger or the Vauxhall Combo Life?
The two are within 9 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 488 mm of total clearance for the Kia PV5 Passenger and about 479 mm of total clearance for the Vauxhall Combo Life.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Kia PV5 Passenger or the Vauxhall Combo Life?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Kia PV5 Passenger 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.
Go deeper on each car
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See both cars in our rankings
EVcarsguide scores every verified EV on price, range, family use and running costs. Here is where this pair appears.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .