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Fiat Doblò Van vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (21,300 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Doblò Van or VW Transporter Bus?

Fiat Doblò Van vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Fiat Doblò Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Doblò Van

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.

Fiat Doblò Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,300 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,160 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Fiat Doblò Van with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat Doblò Van is clearly more efficient: consuming 17.4 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat Doblò Van offers marginally more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 30 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

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.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers clearly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

Doblò Van

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, Fiat Doblò Van is clearly lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 669 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries somewhat more – 1,143 kg compared to 991 kg. That’s a difference of about 152 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus holds a decisive overall lead 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
Fiat Doblò Van
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Fiat Doblò Van

The Fiat Doblò is a no-nonsense workhorse that blends surprising cabin comfort with sensible practicality, turning long days on the road into something tolerable rather than torturous. Clever packaging and steady, uncomplicated manners make it a smart pick for small businesses and weekend warriors who want function without fuss.

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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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Fiat Doblò Van
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,300 - 33,800 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 143 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 - 5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, 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
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General

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