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Renault Trafic Bus vs VW Taigo comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 19,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or VW Taigo?

Renault Trafic Bus vs VW Taigo: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • a bit more power
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VW Taigo

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

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 Taigo is clearly cheaper – starting at 19,900 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,647 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Taigo uses 5.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Taigo

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 a bit 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 VW Taigo is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 130 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Taigo is clearly lighter – 1,229 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 802 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries substantially more – 982 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 525 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Taigo is clearly superior 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 £19,900
Taigo

VW Taigo

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
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Renault Trafic Bus
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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 Taigo

The VW Taigo blends a coupe-like roofline with crossover practicality, giving it a stylish presence on the road while remaining easy to live with for everyday driving. It delivers a comfortable ride, intuitive tech and smart use of space, making it a good choice if you want SUV looks without the bulk of a larger vehicle.

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Reviews VW Taigo

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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15 Jun 2026, 09:53:01

Great car for city and short-distance driving. Solid interior and chic design. Even the 95 hp version is adequately powered.

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Renault Trafic Bus
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Price
19,900 - 31,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
179 - 189 g/km
co2
120 - 132 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
-
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
1,229 - 1,302 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,757 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
448 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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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