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Renault Espace vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Espace or VW Transporter Transporter?

Renault Espace vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Renault Espace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • very slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • slightly 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

Espace

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.

VW Transporter Transporter is very slightly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Renault Espace costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Espace uses 4.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 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 visibly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Transporter is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Renault Espace takes 8.8 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Espace is moderately faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

Espace

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Espace offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Espace is slightly lighter – 1,673 kg compared to 1,872 kg. The difference is around 199 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries clearly more – 1,259 kg compared to 581 kg. That’s a difference of about 678 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter is clearly superior 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 £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
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Renault Espace

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A very pleasant vehicle to drive, with excellent comfort and plenty of rear legroom.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 41,400 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 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
110 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,673 - 1,783 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
212 - 692 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,746 mm
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,054 - 2,224 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
404 - 581 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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
200 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
147 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Renault Espace?

The Renault Espace is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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