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Peugeot Traveller vs VW Transporter Bus – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Peugeot Traveller or VW Transporter Bus fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot Traveller has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34800 £, while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41500 £. That’s a price difference of around 6653 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Transporter Bus manages with 0.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Peugeot Traveller with 7 L. The difference is about 6.20 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW Transporter Bus: with 22.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the Peugeot Traveller with 24.30 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.90 kWh.

As for range, the Peugeot Traveller performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 351 km, about 27 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

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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 Bus has a noticeable edge – offering 286 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Peugeot Traveller takes 10.60 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Transporter Bus performs minimal better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Peugeot Traveller tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Transporter Bus pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 415 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm difference.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 8 people.

In curb weight, Peugeot Traveller is slight lighter – 1953 kg compared to 1998 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot Traveller offers decisively more room – 2011 L compared to 763 L. That’s a difference of about 1248 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus performs a bit better – up to 4005 L, which is about 705 L more than the Peugeot Traveller.

When it comes to payload, VW Transporter Bus clearly perceptible takes the win – 1143 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 229 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Transporter Bus proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Transporter Bus is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, 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 : 0.8 - 9.2 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 km
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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 Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter Bus from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is a versatile and reliable choice for both business and leisure purposes. It offers ample space and a flexible interior, making it ideal for transporting passengers or goods comfortably. The vehicle combines practicality with modern styling, ensuring it meets the demands of everyday use while maintaining an eye-catching appearance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34800 - 52200 £
Price
41500 - 85100 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
24.3 - 25 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh
Electric Range
217 - 351 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 188 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
1998 - 2620 kg
Trunk capacity
1624 - 2011 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4983 - 5333 mm
Length
4973 - 5450 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1941 - 2032 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1907 - 1997 mm
Max trunk capacity
2700 - 3300 L
Max trunk capacity
3672 - 4005 L
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
330 - 1143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 2488 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
VW

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What drivetrain options does the Peugeot Traveller have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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