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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
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Price
34,600 - 47,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
356 - 569 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
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co2
175 - 189 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
1,975 - 2,248 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
543 L
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Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
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Length
4,582 - 4,584 mm
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Width
1,956 mm
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Width
1,852 mm
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Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
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Height
1,619 - 1,634 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,575 L
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Payload
515 - 551 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
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Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Renault
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Brand
VW
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