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Renault Trafic Bus vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or VW ID.5?

Renault Trafic Bus vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • very slightly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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VW ID.5

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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Renault Trafic Bus is very slightly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,598 £.

ID.5

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 ID.5 offers considerably more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers visibly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 165 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, Renault Trafic Bus is barely lighter – 2,031 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries considerably more – 982 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 430 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 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 ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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Renault Trafic Bus
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
179 - 189 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
529 - 552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual 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
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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