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Peugeot Expert Transporter vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (32,100 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot Expert Transporter or VW Transporter Bus?

Peugeot Expert Transporter vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Peugeot Expert Transporter

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • marginally more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • barely more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Expert Transporter

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.

Peugeot Expert Transporter is noticeably cheaper – starting at 32,100 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,348 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Peugeot Expert Transporter with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW Transporter Bus is barely more efficient: consuming 22.4 kWh/100km compared to 23.6 kWh/100km for the Peugeot Expert Transporter. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot Expert Transporter offers marginally more range – reaching up to 352 km, about 28 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 markedly 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 substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Peugeot Expert Transporter takes 10.5 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers barely more torque with 415 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 15 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Expert Transporter is a bit lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 276 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Expert Transporter carries marginally more – 1,226 kg compared to 1,143 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 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
Peugeot Expert Transporter
VW Transporter Bus

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Peugeot Expert Transporter

The Peugeot Expert is a practical, no-nonsense work van that combines a car‑like driving feel with a tough, flexible load area — perfect for tradespeople who want comfort on the road and durability on the job. It won’t turn heads for glamour, but its sensible packaging, clever storage and dependable nature make it a smart, low-drama choice for buyers who need a proper transporter.

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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 Expert Transporter
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,100 - 48,100 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 172 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 - 5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
840 - 1,226 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic 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 - 180 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 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
A, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
VW
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