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BYD ETP3 vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 38,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or Renault Trafic Bus?

BYD ETP3 vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

BYD ETP3

  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly lighter

Renault Trafic Bus

  • slightly more power

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

ETP3

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.

BYD ETP3 is visibly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,619 £.

Trafic 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 Renault Trafic Bus offers slightly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Trafic Bus is clearly faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the BYD ETP3 tops out at 100 km/h. The difference is around 74 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers substantially more torque with 380 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BYD ETP3 is markedly lighter – 1,640 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 391 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Bus offers somewhat more capacity – up to 4,000 L, about 500 L more than the BYD ETP3.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries markedly more – 982 kg compared to 780 kg. That’s a difference of about 202 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 £38,200
Trafic Bus

Renault Trafic Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
BYD ETP3
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

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BYD ETP3

The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.

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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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BYD ETP3
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,600 £
Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
175 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,460 mm
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
Payload
780 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Torque
180 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
BYD
Brand
Renault
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