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Peugeot Traveller vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (34,800 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot Traveller or VW Transporter Bus?

Peugeot Traveller vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Peugeot Traveller

  • moderately cheaper
  • only slightly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

VW Transporter Bus

  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

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.

Peugeot Traveller is moderately cheaper – starting at 34,800 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,653 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Peugeot Traveller with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW Transporter Bus is very slightly more efficient: consuming 22.4 kWh/100km compared to 24.3 kWh/100km for the Peugeot Traveller. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot Traveller offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 351 km, about 27 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Transporter Bus

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 offers visibly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Peugeot Traveller takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is visibly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Peugeot Traveller tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers barely more torque with 415 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

Traveller

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 terms of curb weight, Peugeot Traveller is very slightly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Traveller offers clearly more boot space – 2,011 L compared to 763 L. That’s a difference of about 1,248 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers a bit more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 705 L more than the Peugeot Traveller.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries visibly more – 1,143 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 229 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 km
Peugeot Traveller
VW Transporter Bus

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 Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Peugeot Traveller
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,800 - 52,200 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.3 - 25 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
217 - 351 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 188 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
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
1,953 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
1,624 - 2,011 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4,983 - 5,333 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,700 - 3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 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 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
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
VW
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