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Hyundai Nexo vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Renault Trafic Bus?

Hyundai Nexo vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • a bit more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • substantially cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Nexo

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Trafic Bus is substantially cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,347 £.

Trafic 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 Hyundai Nexo offers a bit more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Nexo is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers marginally more torque with 380 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Nexo

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Nexo is very slightly lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries significantly more – 982 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 497 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Bus is narrowly 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 £34,600
Trafic Bus

Renault Trafic Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Hyundai Nexo
Renault Trafic Bus

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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Hyundai Nexo
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Renault
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