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Renault Trafic Bus vs VW ID.4 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (38,200 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or VW ID.4?

Renault Trafic Bus vs VW ID.4: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

VW ID.4

4.5 (6 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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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 ID.4 is a bit cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,667 £.

ID.4

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 VW ID.4 offers substantially more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.4 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID.4 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 VW ID.4 delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 299 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID.4 is marginally lighter – 1,975 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 56 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Bus offers clearly more capacity – up to 4,000 L, about 2,425 L more than the VW ID.4.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries substantially more – 982 kg compared to 551 kg. That’s a difference of about 431 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.4 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 £34,600
ID.4

VW ID.4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 356 - 569 km
Renault Trafic Bus
VW ID.4

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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 ID.4

The VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.

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Renault Trafic Bus
VW ID.4

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
Price
34,600 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
co2
175 - 189 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
1,975 - 2,248 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
543 L
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
4,582 - 4,584 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
Height
1,619 - 1,634 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
Max trunk capacity
1,575 L
Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
515 - 551 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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