Head to head · Small van
Vauxhall Combo vs Ford Transit Connect
On the measures that matter most to a used buyer — value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance — the Ford Transit Connect comes out ahead of the Vauxhall Combo, winning 1 of the 1 categories where the two differ.
| Measure | Vauxhall Combo | Ford Transit Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value, ~3 years old | £12,350 (2023, 35,000 mi) | £12,150 (2023, 38,500 mi) |
| Value kept after 3 years | 52% | 52% |
| Reliability (MOT-derived, /100) | 49 | 58 · wins |
| Average mpg | 38 | 38 |
| Insurance group | 16 | 16 |
| Road tax / year | £195 | £195 |
| Typical annual service | £185 | £185 |
Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →
Combo vs Transit Connect — quick answers
Which is more reliable, the Combo or the Transit Connect?
The Ford Transit Connect scores higher on Forecourt's MOT-derived reliability measure — 58 against the Vauxhall Combo's 49 out of 100.
How much does a used Combo cost compared with a Transit Connect?
A roughly three-year-old Vauxhall Combo is worth about £12,350 at typical mileage, against about £12,150 for the equivalent Ford Transit Connect.