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Peugeot Rifter vs VW Taigo comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (22,900 £ vs 19,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot Rifter or VW Taigo?

Peugeot Rifter vs VW Taigo: Key differences

Peugeot Rifter

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  • considerably more trunk space

VW Taigo

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • barely more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter

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

Rifter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Taigo is somewhat cheaper – starting at 19,900 £ , while the Peugeot Rifter costs 22,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,940 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Taigo uses 5.3 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Taigo

Engine and Performance:

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 Taigo offers barely more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Taigo is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Rifter delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Rifter

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Taigo is markedly lighter – 1,229 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 269 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers considerably more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 610 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries clearly more – 814 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 357 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter is far ahead overall 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 £22,900
Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.3 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 328 - 339 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,900 - 36,600 £
Price
19,900 - 31,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
328 - 339 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 157 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,941 kg
Curb weight
1,229 - 1,302 kg
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4,405 - 4,755 mm
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,757 mm
Height
1,818 - 1,837 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,000 - 3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
489 - 814 kg
Payload
448 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
VW
Is the Peugeot Rifter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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