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Vauxhall Movano vs Renault Trafic Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (279 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (35400 £ vs 38200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Movano or Renault Trafic Bus?

Vauxhall Movano

Renault Trafic Bus

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

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.

Vauxhall Movano has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35400 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2845 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Trafic Bus manages with 6.70 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Vauxhall Movano with 7.50 L. The difference is about 0.80 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance:

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 has a evident edge – offering 279 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Renault Trafic Bus performs slight better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Vauxhall Movano tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Movano pulls a bit stronger with 450 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers evident more seating capacity – 9 vs 7.

In curb weight, Renault Trafic Bus is slight lighter – 2031 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 44 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Movano performs significantly better – up to 17000 L, which is about 13000 L more than the Renault Trafic Bus.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Movano clearly takes the win – 2020 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 1038 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Movano sits well ahead of its rival 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.

Vauxhall Movano
Renault Trafic Bus

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Vauxhall Movano

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 279 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 - 9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.20 kWh
  • Electric Range : 424 km

Vauxhall Movano

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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Renault Trafic Bus

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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Vauxhall Movano
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
35400 - 58900 £
Price
38200 - 54400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
26.20 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
424 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
97.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 233 g/km
co2
175 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2075 - 2940 kg
Curb weight
2031 - 2352 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5413 - 6363 mm
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Width
2050 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
2254 - 2850 mm
Height
1973 - 1974 mm
Max trunk capacity
10000 - 17000 L
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 4000 L
Payload
560 - 2020 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 279 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
90 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
Torque
320 - 450 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 205 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Renault
Is the Vauxhall Movano offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Movano is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.