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Renault Trafic Bus vs Lexus NX comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 46,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Lexus NX?

Renault Trafic Bus vs Lexus NX: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • clearly cheaper
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Lexus NX

4.8 (15 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Trafic Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Trafic Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Lexus NX costs 46,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,461 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus NX uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

NX

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 Lexus NX offers substantially more power – delivering 292 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus NX is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

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

In terms of curb weight, Lexus NX is somewhat lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 226 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries significantly more – 982 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 467 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus NX 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 £46,000
NX

Lexus NX

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 292 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 5.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 72 km
Renault Trafic Bus
Lexus NX

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Lexus NX

The Lexus NX wraps striking, chiseled styling around a cabin that feels more crafted living room than utility vehicle, with soft materials and user-friendly tech that give it genuine premium cachet. On the road it's composed and quietly confident, trading sporty pretensions for a refined, easygoing personality that will suit buyers who want luxury without fuss — with a little Lexus flair to make daily commutes feel special.

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Renault Trafic Bus
Lexus NX

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Price
46,000 - 63,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
72 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
179 - 189 g/km
co2
65 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,805 - 2,065 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
475 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
200 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
147 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Lexus
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