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Citroen Spacetourer vs Renault Trafic Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (34800 £ vs 38200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Spacetourer or Renault Trafic Bus?

Citroen Spacetourer

Renault Trafic Bus

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

Spacetourer

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen Spacetourer has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34800 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3414 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Trafic Bus manages with 6.70 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Citroen Spacetourer with 6.80 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

Spacetourer

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 Citroen Spacetourer has a minimal edge – offering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Bus is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 10.60 s, while the Citroen Spacetourer takes 11 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen Spacetourer performs minimal better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Bus tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen Spacetourer pulls slight stronger with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

Spacetourer

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 9 people.

In curb weight, Citroen Spacetourer is minimal lighter – 1953 kg compared to 2031 kg. The difference is around 78 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Bus performs somewhat better – up to 4000 L, which is about 700 L more than the Citroen Spacetourer.

When it comes to payload, Renault Trafic Bus slight takes the win – 982 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Spacetourer 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.

Citroen Spacetourer
Renault Trafic Bus

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from about £34,800
Spacetourer

Citroen Spacetourer

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.80 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.7 - 24.4 kWh
  • Electric Range : 217 - 351 km

Citroen Spacetourer

The Citroën SpaceTourer is a quietly practical people carrier that turns the chaos of family transport into a calm, sensible experience. With clever interior packaging and a relaxed ride it makes long trips surprisingly pleasant — even the backseat critics might stop grumbling.

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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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Citroen Spacetourer
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
34800 - 52100 £
Price
38200 - 54400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.80 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 24.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
217 - 351 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 180 g/km
co2
175 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
2031 - 2352 kg
Trunk capacity
1624 - 2011 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4983 - 5333 mm
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1973 - 1974 mm
Max trunk capacity
2700 - 3300 L
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 4000 L
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Renault
Is the Citroen Spacetourer offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen Spacetourer is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.