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Renault Master Transporter vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ 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 more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • very slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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:

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

VW Transporter Transporter is very slightly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Renault Master Transporter costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,132 £.

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.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Transporter 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 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: VW Transporter Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

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 – 1,846 kg compared to 1,259 kg. That’s a difference of about 587 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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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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Renault Master Transporter
VW Transporter Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 55,400 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.7 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 318 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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 - 150 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
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, 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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