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BYD ETP3 vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or VW Transporter Bus?

BYD ETP3 vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

BYD ETP3

  • markedly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ETP3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD ETP3 is markedly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,858 £.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 91 km more than the BYD ETP3.

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 VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is considerably faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the BYD ETP3 tops out at 100 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers substantially more torque with 415 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BYD ETP3 is markedly lighter – 1,640 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 358 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers slightly more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 505 L more than the BYD ETP3.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries markedly more – 1,143 kg compared to 780 kg. That’s a difference of about 363 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is far ahead overall 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
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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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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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VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4,460 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
780 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

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

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
VW
Is the BYD ETP3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD ETP3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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