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Renault Master Bus vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (36,600 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Bus or VW Transporter Bus?

Renault Master Bus vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Renault Master Bus

  • somewhat cheaper
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VW Transporter Bus

  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely 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.

Renault Master Bus is somewhat cheaper – starting at 36,600 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,891 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Master Bus with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 7.9 L/100km.

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

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Renault Master Bus tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers only slightly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 15 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 8.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is barely lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,189 kg. The difference is around 191 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Master Bus offers moderately more capacity – up to 4,840 L, about 835 L more than the VW Transporter Bus.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Bus carries barely more – 1,254 kg compared to 1,143 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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 £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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,600 - 43,200 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
227 - 280 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
105 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
6 - 9
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,189 - 2,361 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
5,075 - 5,575 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
2,070 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
2,290 - 2,486 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,840 - 4,840 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
939 - 1,254 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
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
135 - 180 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
150 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
360 - 400 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
99 - 132 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
2,299 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Renault Master Bus have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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