Compare performance (130 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (22,900 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot Rifter or Renault Trafic Bus?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Peugeot Rifter is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,707 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Rifter uses 5.4 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.
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 Renault Trafic Bus offers visibly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Bus is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers markedly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.
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: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 7.
In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is clearly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 533 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries a bit more – 982 kg compared to 814 kg. That’s a difference of about 168 kg.
The Peugeot Rifter is narrowly ahead 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 Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.
detailsThe Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
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Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
142 - 157 g/km
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co2
179 - 189 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
8 - 9
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
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Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
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Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
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Width
1,956 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
518 - 814 kg
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 130 HP
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
75 - 96 kW
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Peugeot
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Brand
Renault
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