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VW Tiguan vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (33,600 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Tiguan or VW Transporter Bus?

VW Tiguan vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

VW Tiguan

4.1 (9 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • only slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat 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

Tiguan

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Tiguan is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,900 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the VW Tiguan with 1.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 198 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Transporter Bus

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 VW Transporter Bus offers only slightly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers marginally more torque with 415 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

Tiguan

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

In terms of curb weight, VW Tiguan is visibly lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 399 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers somewhat more boot space – 763 L compared to 652 L. That’s a difference of about 111 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries substantially more – 1,143 kg compared to 544 kg. That’s a difference of about 599 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is clearly superior overall 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 VW Tiguan

4.1 (9 Reviews)
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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 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
118 - 126 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
32 - 190 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
460 - 544 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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
130 - 272 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
VW
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the VW Tiguan?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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