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Volvo V90 vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (62,300 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V90 or VW Transporter Bus?

Volvo V90 vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Volvo V90

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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Transporter Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Transporter Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,827 £.

Both cars consume an average of 0.8 L/100km – no difference here.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers significantly more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 236 km more than the Volvo V90.

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 Volvo V90 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 169 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is very slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 294 Nm more.

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

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is marginally lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 77 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers markedly more boot space – 763 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 275 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers significantly more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 2,551 L more than the Volvo V90.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries significantly more – 1,143 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 628 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is decisively ahead 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
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Reviews Volvo V90

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Anna
8 May 2026, 20:24:18

The Volvo V90 is the heir to the traditional "manor Volvo" and a concept in itself in terms of space and driving feel. My choice would be the V90, because it's a good dog car. I'd prefer the AWD Cross Country, as it would give me ground clearance for country roads and a higher driving position.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 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
88 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
18 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
488 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4,945 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
515 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Volvo V90 have?

The Volvo V90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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