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Renault Trafic Bus vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Kia Seltos?

Renault Trafic Bus vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • very slightly more efficient
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Kia Seltos

  • somewhat cheaper
  • barely more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Trafic Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Seltos is somewhat cheaper – starting at 29,300 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,262 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Trafic Bus uses 6.8 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Kia Seltos with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Seltos

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 Kia Seltos offers barely 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 Kia Seltos is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Seltos is visibly lighter – 1,515 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 516 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries considerably more – 982 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 487 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Bus leads convincingly 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 £34,600
Trafic Bus

Renault Trafic Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
179 - 189 g/km
co2
156 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Renault
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Renault Trafic Bus have?

The Renault Trafic Bus is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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