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Peugeot Rifter vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (22,900 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot Rifter or VW Transporter Transporter?

Peugeot Rifter vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Peugeot Rifter

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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Rifter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Peugeot Rifter is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the VW Transporter Transporter costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,655 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Rifter uses 5.4 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Transporter Transporter

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 Transporter offers significantly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Transporter is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Transporter delivers noticeably more torque with 415 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

Rifter

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: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is noticeably lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,872 kg. The difference is around 374 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries clearly more – 1,259 kg compared to 814 kg. That’s a difference of about 445 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter stands well ahead of its rival 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, 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 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 56 - 331 km
Peugeot Rifter
VW Transporter Transporter

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Dimensions and Body

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Peugeot Rifter

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.

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VW Transporter Transporter

The VW Transporter is the workhorse of the modern tradesman, blending practical cleverness with a cabin that's actually pleasant to spend a long day in. It may not steal the style spotlight, but its unshowy durability, clever load solutions and easy-to-live-with character make it a sensible pick for businesses and weekend projects alike.

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Peugeot Rifter
VW Transporter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
142 - 157 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
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Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
518 - 814 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
VW
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