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Jaguar I-Pace vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (79,200 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar I-Pace or VW Transporter Bus?

Jaguar I-Pace vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Jaguar I-Pace

3.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Transporter Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • a bit 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

I-Pace

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Transporter Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Jaguar I-Pace costs 79,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,722 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW Transporter Bus is moderately more efficient: consuming 22.4 kWh/100km compared to 25.2 kWh/100km for the Jaguar I-Pace. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Jaguar I-Pace offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 469 km, about 145 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 Jaguar I-Pace offers visibly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 114 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar I-Pace is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 200 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar I-Pace delivers substantially more torque with 696 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 281 Nm more.

I-Pace

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, VW Transporter Bus is moderately lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,226 kg. The difference is around 228 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers a bit more boot space – 763 L compared to 638 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers significantly more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 2,552 L more than the Jaguar I-Pace.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries considerably more – 1,143 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 699 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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Stefan
3 Apr 2026, 10:23:27

The Ipace is a tragedy. Looks nice..but the quality is very low. After 30000km I changed the charger, I changed the heater..aprox 8000 euro cost. Not recomend in any eay. Avoid it!

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VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
79,200 - 85,500 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
469 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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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
2,226 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
638 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4,682 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
2,011 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,566 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
444 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
400 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
696 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
294 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
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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
Jaguar
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Jaguar I-Pace?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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