Renault Trafic Bus vs VW Caddy - Differences and prices compared

Q: How powerful is the Renault Trafic Bus's engine?

Up to 170 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: How much fuel does the Renault Trafic Bus use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 6.70 L.

Q: What is the top speed of the Renault Trafic Bus?

Depending on the model, top speed is 180 km/h.

Q: What are the dimensions of the Renault Trafic Bus?

Overall, the Renault Trafic Bus is 5080 mm long, 1956 mm wide and 1973 mm high.

Q: Is the VW Caddy offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

Q: How much power does the VW Caddy deliver on the road?

The VW Caddy reaches a peak output of 150 HP, depending on the model.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the VW Caddy according to the manufacturer?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 0.50 L.

Q: How far can the VW Caddy go on a full charge?

According to WLTP, the VW Caddy can travel up to 121 km on a single charge.

Q: How many kWh does the VW Caddy’s battery hold?

The VW Caddy comes with a 19.70 kWh battery.

Compare performance (170 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (38200 £ vs 27800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or VW Caddy?

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Renault Trafic Bus

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

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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.

VW Caddy has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27800 £, while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38200 £. That’s a price difference of around 10480 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Caddy manages with 0.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.70 L. The difference is about 6.20 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

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

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Trafic Bus has a somewhat edge – offering 170 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Bus is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 10.60 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.40 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Caddy performs barely noticeable better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Bus tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Trafic Bus pulls to a small extent stronger with 380 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers distinct more seating capacity – 9 vs 7.

In curb weight, VW Caddy is noticeable lighter – 1575 kg compared to 2031 kg. The difference is around 456 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Bus performs hardly perceptible better – up to 4000 L, which is about 300 L more than the VW Caddy.

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

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Caddy shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £27,800

VW Caddy

Price : 27800 - 45900 £
Body Type : High Roof Estate
Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail : Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.9 L
Electric Range : 116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity : 19.70 kWh
Seats : 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 11.4 - 14 s
Model Year : 2024
Max Speed : 173 - 186 km/h
Torque : 220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 5
Model : Caddy
Modell : Caddy 1.5 TSI OPF, Caddy 2.0 TDI SCR, Caddy Maxi 1.5 TSI OPF, Caddy Maxi 2.0 TDI SCR, Caddy California 1.5 TSI OPF, Caddy California 2.0 TDI SCR, Caddy California Maxi 1.5 TSI OPF, Caddy 1.5 TSI eHybrid OPF, Caddy Maxi 1.5 TSI eHybrid OPF, Caddy California Maxi 2.0 TDI SCR
CO2 Efficiency Class : E, F, B
Trim Level : Dark Label, Dark Label DSG, DSG, EDITION, EDITION DSG, Flexible, Flexible DSG, GOAL, GOAL DSG, Life, Life DSG, PAN AMERICANA, PAN AMERICANA DSG, Style, Style DSG, Flexible 4MOTION, 4MOTION, Life 4MOTION, EDITION 4MOTION, Dark Label 4MOTION, GOAL 4MOTION, Style 4MOTION, PAN AMERICANA 4MOTION
Power kW : 75 - 110 kW
co2 : 10 - 165 g/km
Engine capacity : 1498 - 1968 cm3
Curb weight : 1575 - 1998 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 50 L
Length : 4500 - 4853 mm
Width : 1855 mm
Height : 1819 - 1860 mm
Brand : VW
Max trunk capacity : 2556 - 3700 L
Payload : 501 - 710 kg

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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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Renault Trafic Bus

VW Caddy

Costs and Consumption
Price 38200 - 54400 £	Price 27800 - 45900 £
Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 7.2 L	Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range 116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity 19.70 kWh
co2 175 - 189 g/km	co2 10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 80 L	Fuel tank capacity 50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Bus	Body Type High Roof Estate
Seats 8 - 9	Seats 5 - 7
Doors 4	Doors 5
Curb weight 2031 - 2352 kg	Curb weight 1575 - 1998 kg
Trunk capacity -	Trunk capacity -
Length 5080 - 5480 mm	Length 4500 - 4853 mm
Width 1956 mm	Width 1855 mm
Height 1973 - 1974 mm	Height 1819 - 1860 mm
Max trunk capacity 3200 - 4000 L	Max trunk capacity 2556 - 3700 L
Payload 718 - 982 kg	Payload 501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Diesel	Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Manuel, Automatic	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic 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 161 - 180 km/h	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 1997 cm3	Engine capacity 1498 - 1968 cm3