Compare performance (180 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot Expert Bus or VW Transporter Bus?
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.
Peugeot Expert Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,110 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Peugeot Expert Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the VW Transporter Bus offers visibly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Peugeot Expert Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers only slightly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Peugeot Expert Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 8.
Both models weigh roughly the same – around 1,998 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Expert Bus offers clearly more boot space – 3,497 L compared to 763 L. That’s a difference of about 2,734 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries a bit more – 1,143 kg compared to 942 kg. That’s a difference of about 201 kg.
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.
The Peugeot Expert Bus is a sensible people-mover that pairs commercial durability with a surprisingly comfy interior, making it ideal for shuttle duty or large-family road trips. It won’t steal any style prizes, but its practical layout, easy-driving manners and thoughtful kit mean you’ll spend more time moving people and less time fussing over details.
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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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
33,400 - 34,200 £
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Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
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co2
182 - 184 g/km
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
9
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Seats
4 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
1,998 - 2,029 kg
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Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
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Trunk capacity
3,061 - 3,497 L
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Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
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Length
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Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
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Width
1,920 mm
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Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
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Payload
921 - 942 kg
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Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
180 HP
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
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Torque
400 Nm
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
132 kW
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
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Brand
Peugeot
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Brand
VW
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