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Renault Trafic Bus vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Volvo XC60?

Renault Trafic Bus vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely lighter
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Volvo XC60

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Trafic Bus is substantially cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,710 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

XC60

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 Volvo XC60 offers clearly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 236 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers considerably more torque with 669 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 289 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, Renault Trafic Bus is barely lighter – 2,031 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 119 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries considerably more – 982 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 472 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 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 £58,300
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 335 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 79 km
Renault Trafic Bus
Volvo XC60

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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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Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian elegance with a strong focus on occupant safety, delivering a calm, composed ride and a well-crafted, user-friendly cabin. It’s a practical yet premium compact SUV that balances comfort with confident road manners, ideal for buyers who value refinement and everyday usability.

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Renault Trafic Bus
Volvo XC60

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
179 - 189 g/km
co2
59 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,902 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
510 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Volvo
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