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Renault Master Transporter vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or VW Transporter Bus?

Renault Master Transporter vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • barely cheaper
  • markedly more electric range
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VW Transporter Bus

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Master Transporter is barely cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,831 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Master Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW Transporter Bus is barely more efficient: consuming 22.4 kWh/100km compared to 22.6 kWh/100km for the Renault Master Transporter. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Master Transporter offers markedly more range – reaching up to 448 km, about 124 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Transporter Bus

Engine and Performance:

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 VW Transporter Bus offers substantially more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers very slightly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 35 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: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is only slightly lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries markedly more – 1,846 kg compared to 1,143 kg. That’s a difference of about 703 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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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 318 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Renault Master Transporter?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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