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Lexus LS vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or VW Transporter Bus?

Lexus LS vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Lexus LS

  • markedly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Transporter Bus

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

VW Transporter Bus is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70,799 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 8.8 L/100km.

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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 Lexus LS offers markedly more power – delivering 359 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 73 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LS is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus LS is a bit faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Transporter Bus tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

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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 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is somewhat lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 347 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more boot space – 763 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 333 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries significantly more – 1,143 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 688 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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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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Lexus LS
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
216 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
5,235 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic 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
359 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Lexus LS have?

The Lexus LS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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