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Citroen Jumpy Bus vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Jumpy Bus or VW Transporter Bus?

Citroen Jumpy Bus vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Citroen Jumpy Bus

  • marginally cheaper
  • barely more electric range
  • substantially more trunk space

VW Transporter Bus

  • considerably more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter

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

Jumpy Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen Jumpy Bus is marginally cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,567 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW Transporter Bus is only slightly more efficient: consuming 22.4 kWh/100km compared to 24.1 kWh/100km for the Citroen Jumpy Bus. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Jumpy Bus offers barely more range – reaching up to 352 km, about 28 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Transporter Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Transporter Bus offers considerably 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 noticeably faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Citroen Jumpy Bus tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 415 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

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: Citroen Jumpy Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 8.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is very slightly lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,018 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Jumpy Bus offers substantially more boot space – 3,497 L compared to 763 L. That’s a difference of about 2,734 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen Jumpy Bus offers moderately more capacity – up to 4,554 L, about 549 L more than the VW Transporter Bus.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries moderately more – 1,143 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 161 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
Citroen Jumpy Bus
VW Transporter Bus

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Citroen Jumpy Bus

The Citroën Jumpy bus is a no-nonsense people carrier that prioritises interior space and comfort over flash, making it an obvious choice for families and shuttle operators who need to move people efficiently. It won’t turn heads, but with predictable driving manners, flexible seating and a practical, unpretentious charm it gets the job done with the kind of quiet confidence you’ll soon take for granted.

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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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Citroen Jumpy Bus
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 43,900 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.1 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 352 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
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
9
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,018 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
3,061 - 3,497 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4,983 - 5,333 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,895 - 1,935 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,968 - 4,554 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
850 - 982 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
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-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
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
130 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
260 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
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
VW
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