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Renault Trafic Bus vs VW Transporter Bus - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (170 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (38200 £ vs 41500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or VW Transporter Bus?
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Renault Trafic Bus has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38200 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3239 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Transporter Bus manages with 0.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.70 L. The difference is about 5.90 L per 100 km.
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 Transporter Bus has a decisively edge – offering 286 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.60 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Transporter Bus performs barely noticeable better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Bus tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Transporter Bus pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 415 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.
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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 to a small extent more seating capacity – 9 vs 8.
In curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is slight lighter – 1998 kg compared to 2031 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus performs minimal better – up to 4005 L, which is about 5 L more than the Renault Trafic Bus.
When it comes to payload, VW Transporter Bus a bit takes the win – 1143 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 161 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the VW Transporter Bus shows itself to be is largely superior 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 £41,500
VW Transporter Bus
Renault Trafic Bus
VW Transporter 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.
detailsVW Transporter Bus
The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.
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Renault Trafic Bus
VW Transporter Bus
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
38200 - 54400 £
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Price
41500 - 85100 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
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co2
175 - 189 g/km
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
8 - 9
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Seats
4 - 8
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Doors
4
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
2031 - 2352 kg
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Curb weight
1998 - 2620 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
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Length
5080 - 5480 mm
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Length
4973 - 5450 mm
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Width
1956 mm
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Width
1941 - 2032 mm
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Height
1973 - 1974 mm
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Height
1907 - 1997 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3200 - 4000 L
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Max trunk capacity
3672 - 4005 L
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Payload
330 - 1143 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
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Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Engine capacity
1997 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 2488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
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Brand
Renault
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Brand
VW
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What drive types are available for the Renault Trafic Bus?
The Renault Trafic Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.