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Vauxhall Movano vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (279 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (35,400 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Movano or VW Transporter Transporter?

Vauxhall Movano vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Vauxhall Movano

  • very slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more electric range

VW Transporter Transporter

  • only slightly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • somewhat more efficient
  • moderately lighter

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

Movano

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Movano is very slightly cheaper – starting at 35,400 £ , while the VW Transporter Transporter costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,121 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Transporter uses 7.1 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Movano with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW Transporter Transporter is somewhat more efficient: consuming 21.9 kWh/100km compared to 26.2 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Movano. That’s a difference of about 4.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Movano offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 93 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

Transporter Transporter

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 Transporter offers only slightly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Vauxhall Movano is moderately faster – reaching 170 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Movano delivers marginally 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: Vauxhall Movano offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is moderately lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 203 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Movano carries clearly more – 2,020 kg compared to 1,259 kg. That’s a difference of about 761 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Movano is clearly superior 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 £35,400
Movano

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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 424 km
Vauxhall Movano
VW Transporter Transporter

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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 Transporter

The VW Transporter is the workhorse of the modern tradesman, blending practical cleverness with a cabin that's actually pleasant to spend a long day in. It may not steal the style spotlight, but its unshowy durability, clever load solutions and easy-to-live-with character make it a sensible pick for businesses and weekend projects alike.

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Vauxhall Movano
VW Transporter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,400 - 58,900 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
424 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
97.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 233 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,940 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,413 - 6,363 mm
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
2,254 - 2,850 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
10,000 - 17,000 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 2,020 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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, 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 - 150 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
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General

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