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Vauxhall Movano vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (279 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (35,400 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Movano or VW Transporter Bus?

Vauxhall Movano vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Vauxhall Movano

  • a bit cheaper
  • markedly more electric range

VW Transporter Bus

  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit more efficient
  • barely lighter

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

Movano

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Movano is a bit cheaper – starting at 35,400 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,084 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Movano with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW Transporter Bus is a bit more efficient: consuming 22.4 kWh/100km compared to 26.2 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Movano. That’s a difference of about 3.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Movano offers markedly more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 100 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 VW Transporter Bus offers marginally more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is a bit faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Vauxhall Movano tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Movano delivers very slightly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

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 7.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is barely lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 77 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Movano offers significantly more capacity – up to 17,000 L, about 12,995 L more than the VW Transporter Bus.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Movano carries significantly more – 2,020 kg compared to 1,143 kg. That’s a difference of about 877 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus holds a decisive overall lead 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
Vauxhall Movano
VW Transporter Bus

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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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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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Vauxhall Movano
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,400 - 58,900 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
424 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
97.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 233 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,940 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
5,413 - 6,363 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
2,254 - 2,850 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
10,000 - 17,000 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
560 - 2,020 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 279 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
90 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
320 - 450 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 205 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
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