Compare performance (180 HP vs 270 HP), boot space and price (36,600 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Bus or Fiat Ducato?
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.
Fiat Ducato is barely cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Renault Master Bus costs 36,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,264 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Ducato uses 7.5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Renault Master Bus with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.
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 Fiat Ducato offers clearly more power – delivering 270 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 165 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Ducato delivers somewhat more torque with 450 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Renault Master Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 3.
In terms of curb weight, Fiat Ducato is very slightly lighter – 2,125 kg compared to 2,189 kg. The difference is around 64 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Fiat Ducato offers clearly more capacity – up to 17,000 L, about 12,160 L more than the Renault Master Bus.
When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries markedly more – 2,020 kg compared to 1,254 kg. That’s a difference of about 766 kg.
The Fiat Ducato 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.
The Renault Master Bus is a no-nonsense people carrier that trades flash for practicality, offering generous space for passengers and luggage with a sensible, robust feel. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want comfort and reliability over glamour — think dependable transport with a dash of French charm and a wry smile.
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The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.
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Price
36,600 - 43,200 £
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Price
34,300 - 57,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 10.7 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
430 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
227 - 280 g/km
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co2
0 - 233 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
105 L
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Fuel tank capacity
90 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
6 - 9
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Seats
3
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Doors
4
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2,189 - 2,361 kg
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Curb weight
2,125 - 2,940 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
5,075 - 5,575 mm
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Length
5,413 - 6,678 mm
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Width
2,070 mm
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Width
2,050 - 2,100 mm
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Height
2,290 - 2,486 mm
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Height
2,254 - 2,774 mm
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Max trunk capacity
2,840 - 4,840 L
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Max trunk capacity
10,000 - 17,000 L
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Payload
939 - 1,254 kg
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Payload
560 - 2,020 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
135 - 180 HP
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Power HP
120 - 270 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
150 - 165 km/h
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Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
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Torque
360 - 400 Nm
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Torque
320 - 450 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
99 - 132 kW
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Power kW
88 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
2,299 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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Brand
Renault
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Brand
Fiat
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