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Peugeot Traveller vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (34,800 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot Traveller or VW Golf?

Peugeot Traveller vs VW Golf: Key differences

Peugeot Traveller

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Traveller

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Golf is noticeably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Peugeot Traveller costs 34,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,544 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Peugeot Traveller with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

Golf

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 Golf offers significantly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 145 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Peugeot Traveller takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers very slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Traveller

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Peugeot Traveller offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is clearly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 646 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Traveller carries significantly more – 883 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 375 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf 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 £28,300
Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
Peugeot Traveller
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Peugeot Traveller

The Peugeot Traveller is a roomy, refined people‑carrier that dresses up everyday practicality with an unexpectedly classy interior. Perfect for family getaways or executive shuttles, it pairs flexible seating and clever storage with a calm, composed ride — useful, sensible, and quietly likeable.

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VW Golf

The Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.

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Peugeot Traveller
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,800 - 42,200 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
183 - 188 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,789 mm
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
877 - 883 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
VW
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