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Jaguar E-Pace vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (32,400 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar E-Pace or VW Transporter Bus?

Jaguar E-Pace vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Jaguar E-Pace

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • only slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

E-Pace

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.

Jaguar E-Pace is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,078 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Jaguar E-Pace with 1.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 255 km more than the Jaguar E-Pace.

Transporter Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Transporter Bus offers only slightly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar E-Pace is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.3 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Jaguar E-Pace is very slightly faster – reaching 211 km/h, while the VW Transporter Bus tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 11 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar E-Pace delivers clearly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm more.

E-Pace

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Jaguar E-Pace is somewhat lighter – 1,783 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers noticeably more boot space – 763 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 269 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers significantly more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 2,835 L more than the Jaguar E-Pace.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries clearly more – 1,143 kg compared to 554 kg. That’s a difference of about 589 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is clearly superior 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, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manual, 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
Jaguar E-Pace
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Jaguar E-Pace

The Jaguar E-Pace brings compact SUV practicality together with taut, sporty design and unmistakable British charm, helping it stand out in a crowded class. Inside, the cabin feels premium and the driving manners are engaging enough to keep a grin on your face, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want Jaguar style without the bulk.

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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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Jaguar E-Pace
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,400 - 56,100 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.2 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
69 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
11.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
33 - 185 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 67 L
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
1,783 - 2,173 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
494 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,648 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,170 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
497 - 554 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
160 - 269 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
190 - 211 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
260 - 540 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
118 - 198 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
VW
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