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Renault Trafic Bus vs Renault Master Bus comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (38,200 £ vs 36,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Renault Master Bus?

Renault Trafic Bus vs Renault Master Bus: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • noticeably more efficient
  • very slightly lighter

Renault Master Bus

  • very slightly cheaper
  • only slightly more power

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.

Renault Master Bus is very slightly cheaper – starting at 36,600 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,652 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Trafic Bus uses 6.7 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Renault Master Bus with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Master Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Master Bus offers only slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Trafic Bus is very slightly faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the Renault Master Bus tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 9 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Master Bus delivers marginally 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, Renault Trafic Bus is very slightly lighter – 2,031 kg compared to 2,189 kg. The difference is around 158 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Master Bus offers a bit more capacity – up to 4,840 L, about 840 L more than the Renault Trafic Bus.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Bus carries clearly more – 1,254 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 272 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Master Bus has the upper hand 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 £36,600
Master Bus

Renault Master Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 135 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.7 - 10.7 L/100km
Renault Trafic Bus
Renault Master Bus

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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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Renault Master Bus

The Renault Master Bus is a no-nonsense people carrier that trades flash for practicality, offering generous space for passengers and luggage with a sensible, robust feel. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want comfort and reliability over glamour — think dependable transport with a dash of French charm and a wry smile.

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Renault Trafic Bus
Renault Master Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
Price
36,600 - 43,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
175 - 189 g/km
co2
227 - 280 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
105 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
6 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
2,189 - 2,361 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
5,075 - 5,575 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,070 mm
Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
Height
2,290 - 2,486 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
Max trunk capacity
2,840 - 4,840 L
Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
939 - 1,254 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
135 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 165 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
360 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
99 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
2,299 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Renault
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