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Peugeot Boxer vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

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

Peugeot Boxer vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Peugeot Boxer

  • moderately cheaper
  • noticeably more electric range
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VW Transporter Bus

  • marginally more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately more efficient
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Boxer

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot Boxer is moderately cheaper – starting at 35,500 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,931 £.

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

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

As for electric range, the Peugeot Boxer offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 100 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Transporter Bus

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 VW Transporter Bus offers marginally more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Boxer delivers marginally more torque with 450 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Boxer carries clearly more – 2,080 kg compared to 1,143 kg. That’s a difference of about 937 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus stands 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.

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
Peugeot Boxer
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Peugeot Boxer

The Peugeot Boxer wears its workmanlike practicality with a surprising amount of style, offering an interior that’s easy to live with for tradespeople and small businesses. It’s a sensible, no-nonsense choice if you need reliable load space and low running costs, with clever details that make daily life easier and an exterior that won’t embarrass when you arrive on site.

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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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Peugeot Boxer
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,500 - 57,800 £
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
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 233 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
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
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
560 - 2,080 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
-
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
Peugeot
Brand
VW
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