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Mazda CX-60 vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (327 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (43,700 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-60 or VW Transporter Bus?

Mazda CX-60 vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Mazda CX-60

4.5 (9 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly 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

CX-60

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 marginally cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Mazda CX-60 costs 43,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,193 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda CX-60 with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 261 km more than the Mazda CX-60.

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 Mazda CX-60 offers a bit more power – delivering 327 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-60 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-60 delivers clearly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

CX-60

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, Mazda CX-60 is marginally lighter – 1,890 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 108 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers markedly more boot space – 763 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 193 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries considerably more – 1,143 kg compared to 612 kg. That’s a difference of about 531 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
Mazda CX-60
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mazda CX-60

The Mazda CX-60 pairs sculpted, understated looks with poised handling and a cabin that punches above its class, making long drives feel unexpectedly civilized. For buyers who want a premium feel without the showroom swagger, it's the sort of car that earns respect quietly — and still manages a wink when you push on.

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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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Mazda CX-60
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,700 - 57,900 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 5.2 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
63 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
85 - 137 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
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,890 - 2,055 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
581 - 612 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 327 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
450 - 550 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
147 - 241 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
VW
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