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Renault Master Bus vs Fiat Pandina comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 65 HP), boot space and price (36,600 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Bus or Fiat Pandina?

Renault Master Bus vs Fiat Pandina: Key differences

Renault Master Bus

  • substantially more power
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Fiat Pandina

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat Pandina is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Renault Master Bus costs 36,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,453 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Pandina uses 5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Master Bus with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Pandina

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Master Bus offers substantially more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 65 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Master Bus delivers significantly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 308 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Pandina is significantly lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 2,189 kg. The difference is around 1,134 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Bus carries substantially more – 1,254 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 869 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Pandina is clearly 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 £14,100
Pandina

Fiat Pandina

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 65 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.1 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,600 - 43,200 £
Price
14,100 - 18,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
227 - 280 g/km
co2
113 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
105 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
6 - 9
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,189 - 2,361 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
5,075 - 5,575 mm
Length
-
Width
2,070 mm
Width
1,643 - 1,662 mm
Height
2,290 - 2,486 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
2,840 - 4,840 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
939 - 1,254 kg
Payload
365 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
135 - 180 HP
Power HP
65 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 14.9 s
Max Speed
150 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 400 Nm
Torque
92 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
99 - 132 kW
Power kW
48 kW
Engine capacity
2,299 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Renault
Brand
Fiat
What drivetrain options does the Renault Master Bus have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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