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Renault Master Bus vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (36,600 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Bus or VW Transporter Transporter?

Renault Master Bus vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Renault Master Bus

  • very slightly cheaper
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Master Bus is very slightly cheaper – starting at 36,600 £ , while the VW Transporter Transporter costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 928 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Transporter uses 7.1 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Renault Master Bus with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 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 clearly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Master Bus is marginally faster – reaching 165 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Transporter delivers marginally 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is moderately lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,189 kg. The difference is around 317 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries marginally more – 1,259 kg compared to 1,254 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 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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VW Transporter Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,600 - 43,200 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
227 - 280 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
105 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6 - 9
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,189 - 2,361 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,075 - 5,575 mm
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
2,070 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
2,290 - 2,486 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,840 - 4,840 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
939 - 1,254 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
150 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 150 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
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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