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SsangYong Korando vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Korando or VW Transporter Transporter?

SsangYong Korando vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

SsangYong Korando

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  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • noticeably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Korando

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.

SsangYong Korando is visibly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the VW Transporter Transporter costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,524 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Transporter uses 7.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the SsangYong Korando is markedly more efficient: consuming 16.8 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 5.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Korando offers marginally more range – reaching up to 339 km, about 8 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

Transporter Transporter

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 Transporter offers noticeably more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Transporter is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the SsangYong Korando is noticeably faster – reaching 191 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Transporter delivers moderately more torque with 415 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

Korando

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Korando is clearly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,872 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries significantly more – 1,259 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 796 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 56 - 331 km
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The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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SsangYong Korando
VW Transporter Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
339 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 197 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
551 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 463 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the SsangYong Korando have?

The SsangYong Korando is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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