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Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (95 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (16,800 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van or VW Transporter Bus?

Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Fiorino Qubo Van

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,699 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

Transporter Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 95 HP. That’s roughly 191 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van takes 11.9 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is somewhat faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 33 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers substantially more torque with 415 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 215 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, Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van is clearly lighter – 1,285 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 713 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers markedly more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 1,505 L more than the Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries significantly more – 1,143 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 608 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 Fiorino Qubo Van
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van

The Fiat Qubo van is a compact urban workhorse that hides an impressively practical load area behind deceptively small proportions, making tight city streets and parking a breeze. It’s not flashy, but its sensible layout, easy-to-live-with character and wallet-friendly running make it a solid pick for anyone needing dependable everyday practicality 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 Fiorino Qubo Van
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
16,800 - 17,100 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
133 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
3
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,285 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
3,957 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,716 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,721 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,500 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual 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
80 - 95 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
162 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
190 - 200 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
59 - 70 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,248 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2016
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
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