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Renault Trafic Bus vs Citroen Spacetourer comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Citroen Spacetourer?

Renault Trafic Bus vs Citroen Spacetourer: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Citroen Spacetourer

  • only slightly more power
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Trafic 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 Trafic Bus is barely cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Citroen Spacetourer costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 515 £.

Both cars consume an average of 6.8 L/100km – no difference here.

Spacetourer

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 Citroen Spacetourer offers only slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Bus is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Citroen Spacetourer takes 11 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Spacetourer delivers only slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 9 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Spacetourer is only slightly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 78 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries very slightly more – 982 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Spacetourer stands well ahead of its rival 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 £35,100
Spacetourer

Citroen Spacetourer

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.7 - 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 219 - 351 km
Renault Trafic Bus
Citroen Spacetourer

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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Citroen Spacetourer

The Citroën SpaceTourer is a quietly practical people carrier that turns the chaos of family transport into a calm, sensible experience. With clever interior packaging and a relaxed ride it makes long trips surprisingly pleasant — even the backseat critics might stop grumbling.

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Renault Trafic Bus
Citroen Spacetourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Price
35,100 - 44,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
219 - 351 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
179 - 189 g/km
co2
0 - 180 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,211 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
1,624 - 2,011 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
877 - 914 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Citroen
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