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Honda e:Ny1 vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda e:Ny1 or VW Transporter Bus?

Honda e:Ny1 vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Honda e:Ny1

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • markedly more power
  • only slightly 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

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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.

Honda e:Ny1 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,058 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Honda e:Ny1 is visibly more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 4.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Honda e:Ny1 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 412 km, about 88 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Transporter Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Transporter Bus offers markedly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Honda e:Ny1 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is somewhat faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Honda e:Ny1 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers visibly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 105 Nm more.

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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, Honda e:Ny1 is a bit lighter – 1,730 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 268 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more boot space – 763 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 402 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers significantly more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 2,829 L more than the Honda e:Ny1.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries significantly more – 1,143 kg compared to 350 kg. That’s a difference of about 793 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
Honda e:Ny1
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Honda e:Ny1

The Honda e:Ny1 arrives as a cheeky, compact electric crossover that blends bold styling with clever practicality, perfect for city life and weekend escapes. Inside it's clean and tech-forward, offering a relaxed driving experience with enough space and refinement to make daily commutes feel surprisingly grown-up — and yes, the smile factor is real.

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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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Honda e:Ny1
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,400 - 36,000 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
412 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,730 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
344 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4,387 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,584 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,136 - 1,176 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
350 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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
204 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
310 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Honda
Brand
VW
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