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Fiat Qubo vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Qubo or VW Transporter Bus?

Fiat Qubo vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Fiat Qubo

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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VW Transporter Bus

  • substantially 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

Qubo

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat Qubo is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,487 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Fiat Qubo with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat Qubo is markedly more efficient: consuming 18 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 4.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat Qubo offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 340 km, about 16 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

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 substantially more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 150 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 Qubo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

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.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Qubo is significantly lighter – 1,401 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 597 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Qubo offers substantially more boot space – 1,900 L compared to 763 L. That’s a difference of about 1,137 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries clearly more – 1,143 kg compared to 770 kg. That’s a difference of about 373 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
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Fiat Qubo

The Fiat Qubo is a compact, boxy people carrier that makes daily chores feel less like a battle, with a surprisingly roomy interior and clever sliding doors that make loading kids or shopping embarrassingly simple. It’s not trying to be a sports car — instead it’s a sensible, easy-to-park city partner that rewards practicality with low running costs and a cheery Italian twinkle.

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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 Qubo
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 34,700 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
340 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,401 - 1,736 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
1,355 - 1,900 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
624 - 770 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, 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
11.2 - 12.4 s
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
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
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Fiat Qubo have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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