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Land Rover Range Rover vs Vauxhall Combo Life
Selected trimEV550 AutobiographyChange trim372 mi · 118.5 kWh · £154,070
Selected trimDesignChange trim211 mi · 52 kWh · £32,340
At a glance
In this comparison, Land Rover Range Rover leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed, while the Vauxhall Combo Life leads on value for money and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Land Rover Range Rover if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Vauxhall Combo Life if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Land Rover Range Rover leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueVauxhall
Land Rover
4.7
Vauxhall
6.7
Motorway RangeLand Rover
Land Rover
6.9
Vauxhall
1.7
FamilyLand Rover
Land Rover
8.9
Vauxhall
5.4
ChargingLand Rover
Land Rover
9.5
Vauxhall
3.8
City DrivingVauxhall
Land Rover
1.6
Vauxhall
4.8
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Land Rover Range Rover
EV550 Autobiography
- 161 miles more WLTP range
- 250 kW faster rapid charging
- 2500 kg more towing capacity
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Land Rover Range RoverEV550 Autobiography | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £154,070 | £32,340 (better) |
| Official range | 372 miles (better) | 211 miles |
| Boot space | 818 L (better) | 775 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 11.7 sec |
Size Comparison
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Land Rover Range Rover
Vauxhall Combo Life
Length
Land Rover Range Rover5,052mm
Vauxhall Combo Life4,410mm-642mm
Width
Land Rover Range Rover2,047mm
Vauxhall Combo Life1,921mm-126mm
Height
Land Rover Range Rover1,870mm
Vauxhall Combo Life1,812mm-58mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Land Rover Range RoverEV550 Autobiography | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,410 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 2,047 mm | 1,921 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,107 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,812 mm |
| Turning circle | 11 m | 10.8 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 353 mm spare | 479 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Land Rover Range RoverEV550 Autobiography | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 818 L (better) | 775 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1841 L | 2130 L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 2,500 kg (better) | 0 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Land Rover Range Rover
- At 5,052 mm, longer than 95% of SUVs we track.
- 372 mile WLTP range, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 350 kW, faster than 95% of SUVs in our catalogue.
Vauxhall Combo Life
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Land Rover Range Rover EV550 Autobiography |  Vauxhall Combo Life Design |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.05m | 4.41m-642mm |
| Width | 2.05m | 1.92m-126mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.11m |
| Height | 1.87m | 1.81m-58mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.00m | 2.79m-212mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 818L* (better) | 775L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1841L | 2130L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.95m | 10.8m (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 2,500kg (better) | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 118.5kWh (better) | 52kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 372 mi (better) | 211 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 350kW (better) | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £154,070 | £32,340 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £154,070 (not eligible) | £30,840 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | suv | MPV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2024+ |
* Land Rover Range Rover: Inferred from the ICE Range Rover SWB (5-seat); not yet confirmed for the EV, which may differ slightly due to battery packaging.
* Land Rover Range Rover: Verified from multiple independent sources; shares the ICE Range Rover SWB body shell.
* Land Rover Range Rover: Verified from multiple independent sources reporting the standard-wheelbase Range Rover Electric; matches the ICE Range Rover SWB body shell.
* Land Rover Range Rover: Verified from multiple independent sources; shares the ICE Range Rover SWB platform.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Land Rover Range RoverEV550 Autobiography | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 372 miles (better) | 211 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 310 miles (better) | 131 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 350 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | Not available | 7.4 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 195 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 118.5 kWh (better) | 52 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | Not available | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Land Rover Range RoverEV550 Autobiography | Vauxhall Combo LifeDesign |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 11.7 sec |
| Power | Not available | 100 kW |
| Torque | Not available | 270 Nm |
| Drivetrain | Not available | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Land Rover Range Rover
EV550 Autobiography
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Vauxhall Combo Life
Design
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Land Rover Range Rover
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
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 | Land Rover Range RoverEV550 Autobiography | 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
Is the Land Rover Range Rover worth the extra £121,730 over the Vauxhall Combo Life?
The Land Rover Range Rover costs £121,730 more than the Vauxhall Combo Life. For that premium it adds 161 miles more WLTP range and 250 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Land Rover Range Rover comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Land Rover Range Rover or the Vauxhall Combo Life?
The Vauxhall Combo Life is £121,730 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £216 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 £121,730 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Land Rover Range Rover and Vauxhall Combo Life like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 310 miles for the Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover goes roughly 179 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Land Rover Range Rover or the Vauxhall Combo Life?
The Vauxhall Combo Life is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 126 mm narrower than the Land Rover Range Rover. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 479 mm of total clearance for the Vauxhall Combo Life and about 353 mm of total clearance for the Land Rover Range Rover.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .