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Renault Trafic Bus vs Tesla Roadster comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs ), boot space and price (38,200 £ vs 184,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Tesla Roadster?

Renault Trafic Bus vs Tesla Roadster: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • clearly cheaper
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Tesla Roadster

  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Trafic Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Trafic Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 38,200 £ , while the Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 146,046 £.

Roadster

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 4.

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 8.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Tesla Roadster is considerably faster – reaching 402 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Bus tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 228 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers substantially more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 9,620 Nm more.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Roadster is decisively ahead 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.

£184,285
Roadster

Tesla Roadster

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Electric Range : 1,000 km
Renault Trafic Bus
Tesla Roadster

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Engine and Performance

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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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Tesla Roadster

The Roadster is a stunning embodiment of open-air driving, blending sleek design with exhilarating performance. With its sporty silhouette and agile handling, it offers an unmatched sense of freedom on the road. Enthusiasts revel in the combination of luxury and raw power, making every journey a memorable adventure.

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Renault Trafic Bus
Tesla Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
Price
184,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
1,000 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
175 - 189 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
-
Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Max Speed
402 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
10,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Tesla
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