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Renault Trafic Transporter vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (38,100 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Transporter or Peugeot Rifter?

Renault Trafic Transporter vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • visibly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • noticeably 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 Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot Rifter is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Renault Trafic Transporter costs 38,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,237 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Rifter uses 5.4 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Rifter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Trafic Transporter offers visibly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Transporter is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.8 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 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: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is noticeably lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries noticeably more – 1,222 kg compared to 814 kg. That’s a difference of about 408 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Transporter holds a decisive overall lead 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 £38,100
Trafic Transporter

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 240 - 318 km
Renault Trafic Transporter
Peugeot Rifter

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Renault Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Renault Trafic Transporter
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,848 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
899 - 1,222 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Renault
Brand
Peugeot
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