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VW Transporter Bus vs Aston Martin DBX comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 168,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Aston Martin DBX?

VW Transporter Bus vs Aston Martin DBX: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBX

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

VW Transporter Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 127,379 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 13.4 L/100km.

DBX

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 Aston Martin DBX offers substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 441 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers significantly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 485 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, VW Transporter Bus is somewhat lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 322 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more boot space – 763 L compared to 491 L. That’s a difference of about 272 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries markedly more – 1,143 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 433 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, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manual, 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
VW Transporter Bus
Aston Martin DBX

Costs and Consumption

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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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Aston Martin DBX

With the DBX, Aston Martin has wrapped its trademark sports-car drama into a high-riding package that looks like it could sprint off the driveway and into a gala, while the cabin pampers occupants with handcrafted leather and theatrical attention to detail. Behind the wheel it feels like a grand tourer that learned how to tackle country roads, serving up surprising agility for such a stately presence and keeping rivals honest with its rarefied blend of performance and luxury.

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VW Transporter Bus
Aston Martin DBX

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
323 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
-
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
491 L
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
Payload
710 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
707 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Aston Martin
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