Compare performance (136 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (23800 £ vs 39600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot Rifter or VW Tayron?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Peugeot Rifter has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £ , while the VW Tayron costs 39600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15792 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tayron manages with 1.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.60 L. The difference is about 4.10 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Peugeot Rifter performs convincingly better – achieving up to 339 km, about 216 km more than the VW Tayron.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the VW Tayron has a clearly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tayron is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.10 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 10.80 s. That’s about 4.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Tayron performs evident better – reaching 240 km/h, while the Peugeot Rifter tops out at 184 km/h. The difference is around 56 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Tayron pulls distinct stronger with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is hardly perceptible lighter – 1561 kg compared to 1682 kg. The difference is around 121 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers a bit more room – 1050 L compared to 885 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot Rifter performs significantly better – up to 3500 L, which is about 1410 L more than the VW Tayron.
When it comes to payload, Peugeot Rifter evident takes the win – 814 kg compared to 566 kg. That’s a difference of about 248 kg.
Overall, the VW Tayron shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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 VW Tayron is Volkswagen's roomy, no-nonsense SUV that pairs clean, familiar styling with a practical cabin built for families and everyday use. It rides comfortably, packs sensible tech and creature comforts, and feels like the sensible sweater of SUVs for buyers who prefer steady value over headline-grabbing drama.
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Price
23800 - 36600 £
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Price
39600 - 53300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 19.1 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
328 - 339 km
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Electric Range
116 - 123 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
0 - 158 g/km
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co2
33 - 192 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1561 - 1941 kg
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Curb weight
1682 - 1948 kg
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Trunk capacity
322 - 1050 L
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Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
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Length
4405 - 4755 mm
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Length
4792 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Width
1853 - 1866 mm
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Height
1818 - 1837 mm
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Height
1666 - 1668 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3000 - 3500 L
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Max trunk capacity
1915 - 2090 L
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Payload
489 - 814 kg
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Payload
489 - 566 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Power HP
150 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
132 - 184 km/h
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Max Speed
204 - 240 km/h
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Power kW
110 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B
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Brand
Peugeot
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Brand
VW
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The Peugeot Rifter is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.