Compare performance (170 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (38,200 £ vs 49,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Volvo XC60?
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 visibly cheaper – starting at 38,200 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,952 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 2.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.
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 455 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 285 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.
Looking at top speed, the Volvo XC60 is marginally faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Bus tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers considerably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 329 Nm more.
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, Volvo XC60 is barely lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 131 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Bus offers significantly more capacity – up to 4,000 L, about 2,457 L more than the Volvo XC60.
When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries considerably more – 982 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 432 kg.
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.
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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The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.
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Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
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Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 82 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
175 - 189 g/km
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co2
64 - 169 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
8 - 9
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
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Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
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Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
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Length
4,708 mm
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Width
1,956 mm
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Width
1,902 mm
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Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
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Height
1,655 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Payload
510 - 550 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Power HP
250 - 455 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
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Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Torque
350 - 709 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Power kW
184 - 335 kW
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
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Brand
Renault
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Brand
Volvo
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