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Renault Trafic Bus vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (38,200 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or VW Amarok?

Renault Trafic Bus vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • a bit cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • moderately lighter

VW Amarok

  • visibly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h

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 a bit cheaper – starting at 38,200 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,998 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Trafic Bus uses 6.7 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Amarok

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 VW Amarok offers visibly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Amarok is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Amarok is very slightly faster – reaching 190 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Bus tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers noticeably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 220 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 moderately lighter – 2,031 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 231 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries barely more – 983 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Amarok is far ahead 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 £43,200
Amarok

VW Amarok

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Renault Trafic Bus
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

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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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VW Amarok

The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.

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Renault Trafic Bus
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
175 - 189 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
883 - 983 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, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General

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