Compare performance (279 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Movano or Renault Trafic Bus?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Renault Trafic Bus is a bit cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Vauxhall Movano costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,366 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Trafic Bus uses 6.8 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Vauxhall Movano with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.
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 Vauxhall Movano offers markedly more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Movano delivers a bit more torque with 450 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 7.
In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Bus is marginally lighter – 2,031 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 119 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Movano carries considerably more – 2,020 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,038 kg.
The Vauxhall Movano 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.
The Opel Movano is the no-nonsense workhorse that combines practicality with a calm, dependable presence on the road, designed to make hauling and daily chores feel almost effortless. Comfortable enough for long shifts and flexible enough to suit tradespeople, couriers or weekend DIY heroes, it’s built to be useful first and flashy never.
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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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
39,900 - 58,400 £
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Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
424 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
97.8 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 233 g/km
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co2
179 - 189 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
3 - 7
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Seats
8 - 9
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Doors
4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,150 - 2,910 kg
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Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
5,998 - 6,363 mm
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Length
-
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Width
2,050 mm
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Width
1,956 mm
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Height
2,612 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
13,000 - 15,000 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
590 - 2,020 kg
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 279 HP
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
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Max Speed
90 - 130 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
350 - 450 Nm
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
103 - 205 kW
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Renault
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