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Audi A4 Avant vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or VW Transporter Bus?

Audi A4 Avant vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

  • somewhat cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter

VW Transporter Bus

  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A4 Avant is somewhat cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,236 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

Transporter Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant offers noticeably more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A4 Avant is clearly faster – reaching 300 km/h, while the VW Transporter Bus tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers noticeably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is noticeably lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 403 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers visibly more boot space – 763 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 268 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers significantly more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 2,510 L more than the Audi A4 Avant.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries substantially more – 1,143 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 578 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 km
Audi A4 Avant
VW Transporter Bus

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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VW Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Audi A4 Avant
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
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