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SsangYong Tivoli vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Tivoli or VW Transporter Bus?

SsangYong Tivoli vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

SsangYong Tivoli

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tivoli

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 Tivoli is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,058 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Tivoli with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

Transporter Bus

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is only slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the SsangYong Tivoli tops out at 181 km/h. The difference is around 19 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers markedly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

Tivoli

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Tivoli is considerably lighter – 1,375 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 623 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers barely more boot space – 763 L compared to 720 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 2,565 L more than the SsangYong Tivoli.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries considerably more – 1,143 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 688 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, 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 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 km
SsangYong Tivoli
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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SsangYong Tivoli

The SsangYong Tivoli is an unpretentious small crossover that surprises with a roomy, well-finished cabin and an agreeable ride that suits everyday life. It won't win any beauty contests, but it's a smart, economical choice for buyers who value practicality, comfort and a bit of cheeky character.

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VW 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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SsangYong Tivoli
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,400 - 30,300 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
161 - 191 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,375 - 1,492 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
395 - 720 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4,225 - 4,480 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,613 - 1,646 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,115 - 1,440 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
425 - 455 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
175 - 181 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
260 - 280 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
VW
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