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Fiat Tipo Wagon vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (130 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 Tipo Wagon or VW Transporter Bus?

Fiat Tipo Wagon vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Fiat Tipo Wagon

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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tipo Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat Tipo Wagon 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 clearly more efficient than the Fiat Tipo Wagon with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 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 130 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Fiat Tipo Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Fiat Tipo Wagon is marginally faster – reaching 207 km/h, while the VW Transporter Bus tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers visibly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

Tipo Wagon

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Tipo Wagon is noticeably lighter – 1,455 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 543 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more boot space – 763 L compared to 550 L. That’s a difference of about 213 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries clearly more – 1,143 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 668 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 Tipo Wagon
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Fiat Tipo Wagon

The Fiat Tipo Estate is a no-nonsense family wagon that focuses on practicality and value, with surprisingly generous load space and comfortable seats for long trips. It won't win style awards, but its sensible kit, simple controls and low running costs make it a smart, unfussy choice for buyers who want function over flash.

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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 Tipo Wagon
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,000 - 27,000 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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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
122 - 125 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,455 - 1,470 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4,571 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,792 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,514 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
475 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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
130 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
206 - 207 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
240 - 320 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,469 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
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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