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Renault Trafic Bus vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or VW Caddy?

Renault Trafic Bus vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • somewhat more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Caddy

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Trafic Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Caddy is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,808 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

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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 Renault Trafic Bus offers somewhat more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Bus is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers a bit more torque with 380 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 60 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 7.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy is markedly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 456 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries visibly more – 982 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 272 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy holds a decisive overall lead 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 £27,800
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VW Caddy

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 116 - 121 km
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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 Caddy

The VW Caddy is the Swiss-army knife of compact vans — practical, surprisingly refined, and ready to swap a weekend adventure for a grocery run without breaking a sweat. It’s user-friendly, comfortable enough for daily driving, and sensible for buyers who want utility with a dash of style and no drama.

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Jakob Blans
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A really lovely car with space for a wheelchair and much more, which we've had for almost 14 years and driven over 200,000 km with. Now the gearbox has failed and we'd like to buy a new one.

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Renault Trafic Bus
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
179 - 189 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Renault Trafic Bus have?

The Renault Trafic Bus is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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