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Renault Master Transporter vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or VW Transporter Transporter?

Renault Master Transporter vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • very slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range

VW Transporter Transporter

  • considerably more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • slightly lighter

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

Master Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Master Transporter is very slightly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the VW Transporter Transporter costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,520 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Master Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW Transporter Transporter is only slightly more efficient: consuming 21.9 kWh/100km compared to 22.7 kWh/100km for the Renault Master Transporter. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Master Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 448 km, about 117 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

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 considerably more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Master Transporter is somewhat faster – reaching 176 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Transporter delivers barely more torque with 415 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Renault Master Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is slightly lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 256 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries noticeably more – 1,859 kg compared to 1,259 kg. That’s a difference of about 600 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Master Transporter sits just 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 £36,000
Master Transporter

Renault Master Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 105 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.7 - 22.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 445 - 448 km
Renault Master Transporter
VW Transporter Transporter

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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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VW Transporter Transporter

The VW Transporter is the workhorse of the modern tradesman, blending practical cleverness with a cabin that's actually pleasant to spend a long day in. It may not steal the style spotlight, but its unshowy durability, clever load solutions and easy-to-live-with character make it a sensible pick for businesses and weekend projects alike.

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Renault Master Transporter
VW Transporter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 55,400 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.7 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
445 - 448 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 203 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,461 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,685 - 6,315 mm
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
2,498 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
10,800 - 13,000 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,078 - 1,859 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
105 - 170 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
90 - 176 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
77 - 125 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
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