Today we will determine whether the Fiat Doblo has lower running costs than rivals such as the Opel Combo and Volkswagen Caddy.
Diesel passenger vans still have a place in the local market for those looking at frugality and practicality, so today we will determine which one is cheaper to run between the Fiat Doblo Combi Maxi, the Opel Combo Life and Volkswagen Caddy.
The figures
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Comparing the trio
Purchase price
The models we have chosen for this comparison are competitors from a pricing and body-style perspective. Monthly instalments are calculated throughout 72 months with a 10% deposit and no balloon or residual. The interest rate is set at 11%.
Fiat Doblo Combi Maxi 1.6 Multijet SX
With the instalment parameters in place, the Fiat will work out at R8 564 per month over 72 months.
Opel Combo Life 1.6TD Enjoy
With the instalment parameters in place, the Opel will work out at R 7 964 per month over 72 months.
Volkswagen Caddy Kombi 2.0TDI
With the instalment parameters in place, the Volkswagen will work out at R8 473 per month over 72 months.
Fuel consumption
On paper, the Opel has the lowest claimed fuel consumption followed closely by the Volkswagen. The real-world figures produced by the trio should be very similar but based on its lower kerb weight, the Combo is likely to edge it.
Service plans
All three models come with 3-year/60 000km service plans.
Verdict
Having looked at the data, in the first five years of ownership, we would be confident that the Opel Combo Life will have the lowest running costs of the three products being compared.
Sean NurseWith a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.View News & Reviews
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