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Fiat Ducato vs VW Transporter Bus comparison
Compare performance (270 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or VW Transporter Bus?
Fiat Ducato vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences
Ducato
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Fiat Ducato is markedly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,155 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Fiat Ducato offers visibly more range – reaching up to 430 km, about 106 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 only slightly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 270 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.
Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is somewhat faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Fiat Ducato tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Ducato delivers marginally more torque with 450 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.
Ducato
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 3.
In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is very slightly lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,125 kg. The difference is around 127 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Fiat Ducato offers substantially more capacity – up to 17,000 L, about 12,995 L more than the VW Transporter Bus.
When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries substantially more – 2,020 kg compared to 1,143 kg. That’s a difference of about 877 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Transporter Bus is decisively ahead 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
VW Transporter Bus
Fiat Ducato
VW Transporter Bus
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Fiat Ducato
The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.
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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 Ducato
VW Transporter Bus
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
34,300 - 57,800 £
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Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
430 km
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
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co2
0 - 233 g/km
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
90 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
3
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Seats
4 - 8
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Doors
4
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
2,125 - 2,940 kg
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Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
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Length
5,413 - 6,678 mm
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Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
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Width
2,050 - 2,100 mm
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Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
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Height
2,254 - 2,774 mm
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
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Max trunk capacity
10,000 - 17,000 L
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Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
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Payload
560 - 2,020 kg
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Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
120 - 270 HP
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
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Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
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Torque
320 - 450 Nm
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
88 - 200 kW
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
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Brand
Fiat
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Brand
VW
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