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Renault Austral vs VW Transporter Bus comparison
Compare performance (148 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral or VW Transporter Bus?
Renault Austral vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences
Austral
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Renault Austral is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,564 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Austral with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.
Transporter Bus
Engine and Performance:
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 Transporter Bus offers significantly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 148 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Renault Austral takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 415 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 145 Nm more.
Austral
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: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Renault Austral is markedly lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 450 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more boot space – 763 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 208 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries considerably more – 1,143 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 688 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Transporter Bus is decisively ahead 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.
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VW Transporter Bus
Renault Austral
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Renault Austral
The Renault Austral is a stylish, well-built crossover that blends a comfortable ride with a spacious, modern cabin. It combines everyday-friendly refinement and contemporary technology with a focus on safety and practicality, making it a sensible choice for drivers who want an all-round family car.
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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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Renault Austral
VW Transporter Bus
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29,900 - 34,100 £
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Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
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co2
145 g/km
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5
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Seats
4 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
1,548 kg
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Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
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Trunk capacity
555 L
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Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
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Width
1,825 mm
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Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
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Payload
455 kg
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Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
148 HP
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
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Torque
270 Nm
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
109 kW
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
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Brand
Renault
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Brand
VW
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