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Peugeot 2008 vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (24,800 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 2008 or VW Transporter Bus?

Peugeot 2008 vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Peugeot 2008

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

2008

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot 2008 is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,716 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Peugeot 2008 with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 2008 is significantly more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 7.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 2008 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 406 km, about 82 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 significantly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Peugeot 2008 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 2008 is only slightly faster – reaching 206 km/h, while the VW Transporter Bus tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 415 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 145 Nm more.

2008

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 2008 is clearly lighter – 1,263 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 735 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more boot space – 763 L compared to 434 L. That’s a difference of about 329 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers significantly more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 2,538 L more than the Peugeot 2008.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries clearly more – 1,143 kg compared to 447 kg. That’s a difference of about 696 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,800 - 40,400 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
405 - 406 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,263 - 1,623 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
434 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4,304 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,523 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,467 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
407 - 447 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual 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
101 - 156 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
150 - 206 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 2008?

The Peugeot 2008 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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