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VW Transporter Bus vs Aiways U6 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Aiways U6?

VW Transporter Bus vs Aiways U6: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • markedly more power
  • visibly more trunk space
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Aiways U6

  • barely cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transporter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Aiways U6 is barely cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 183 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Aiways U6 is considerably more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 6.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Aiways U6 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 405 km, about 81 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Transporter Bus offers markedly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aiways U6 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is a bit faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Aiways U6 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers markedly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 100 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: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Aiways U6 is a bit lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 208 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers visibly more boot space – 763 L compared to 472 L. That’s a difference of about 291 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 2,745 L more than the Aiways U6.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries significantly more – 1,143 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 738 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is far ahead 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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Aiways U6

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
41,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
405 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
1,790 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
472 L
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Height
1,641 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Max trunk capacity
1,260 L
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
Payload
405 kg

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

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Aiways
What drive types are available for the VW Transporter Bus?

The VW Transporter Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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