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Renault Trafic Bus vs Subaru Solterra comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 343 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Subaru Solterra?

Renault Trafic Bus vs Subaru Solterra: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • somewhat cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Subaru Solterra

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Subaru Solterra costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,853 £.

Solterra

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 Subaru Solterra offers clearly more power – delivering 343 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 173 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Solterra is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru Solterra delivers a bit more torque with 437 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 57 Nm more.

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, Renault Trafic Bus is marginally lighter – 2,031 kg compared to 2,117 kg. The difference is around 86 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries clearly more – 982 kg compared to 468 kg. That’s a difference of about 514 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Solterra 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 £39,400
Solterra

Subaru Solterra

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 343 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.6 - 15.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 471 - 511 km
Renault Trafic Bus
Subaru Solterra

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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Subaru Solterra

The Subaru Solterra translates Subaru's rugged, go-anywhere character into an electric package, offering sure-footed handling and a thoughtfully practical cabin that feels ready for weekend escapes. It isn't trying to outshine flashier rivals — instead it stakes its claim on reliability and friendly simplicity, making it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for buyers who want an EV that behaves like a Subaru.

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Renault Trafic Bus
Subaru Solterra

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Price
39,400 - 45,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
471 - 511 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
179 - 189 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
2,117 - 2,154 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
431 - 468 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
343 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
437 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
252 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Subaru
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